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This is a workout for seniors to do at home. I've had the request many times now in the comments section for a beginner workout routine for seniors and older adults. Well, not only is this routine ...
When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...
These top-rated, ergonomic bikes are ideal for those with joint pain, mobility issues, and more. “Exercise bikes are great for cardiovascular health for seniors. They are non-weight-bearing which ...
Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...
High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a great way to improve your overall cycling performance. Working ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series looking at individual and community efforts to give area senior citizens options for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can help senior citizens ...
NET GAINS: Henderson County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of senior activities, including table tennis. Photo by Jill Blancher Shortly after retiring to Henderson County in 2009, George Raab ...
BRUSH PRAIRIE — When you hit it unexpectedly, the ground turns out to be so unforgivingly hard. Not to mention, humiliating. As many as 1 in 4 older Americans takes an accidental tumble to the ground ...
Every year at this time we turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions, promises that often are extreme and rarely, if ever, kept. Heading the list are resolutions to get healthy and that often means ...
UnitedHealthcare is dropping its SilverSneakers program, an optional benefit. This story is from Kaiser Health News John Garland Graves was taken aback when he walked into his McKinleyville, Calif., ...