Our bodies naturally lose muscle mass as we age. However, while the aging process is a fact of life, losing strength and mobility doesn't have to be. Your life isn't over just because you're getting ...

Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...

Aquatic exercise represents a versatile physical activity modality that offers significant benefits for older adults. The unique properties of water, such as buoyancy and resistance, enable ...

A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training ...

A recent study from Australia suggests that high intensity interval training may be optimal for body composition in older ...

As the days grow longer, temperatures rise, and trees begin to bloom, it’s clear that spring is just around the corner. With the arrival of the new season comes the perfect opportunity to shake off ...

Mobility exercises are compound movements that engage the muscles and joints involved in performing daily activities. They can help form the foundation for moving well into older age. “Mobility” can ...

People around the world are living longer than ever before, which has led to an increase in the overall age of the global population. Over the past 50 years, the number of people over age 65 has ...

Evidence Statement and Recommendation. Evidence Category A. Regular physical activity increases average life expectancy through its influence on chronic disease development, through the mitigation of ...