Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

Exercise is important for overall health and well-being, especially as you age. Chair exercises may be a good option for people with mobility issues or who want an exercise routine they can do at home ...

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 ...

If an older adult could use encouragement to get moving, there are various ways to help motivate them or make exercise seem more appealing. In its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the ...

Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...

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 ...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is dropping YMCA facilities in the Twin Cities and Life Time gyms statewide from its popular SilverSneakers program next year, a change roundly criticized by ...

This article is a part of Helping the Helpers, our annual series to raise awareness for nonprofits throughout the area. About ...

Rally outside the insurer’s Eagan-based headquarters follows decision to drop gyms at Life Time, YMCA of the North ...