Exercise Archives – Senior Fitness For Life

My perspective on strength training for seniors changes each year. Over the last sixteen years I’ve been a senior I’ve learned something new about exercise and fitness everyday. Admittedly, when I started prioritizing strength training, my motivation was… What would you do if you only had a few minutes and wanted bare minimum exercises to do right away? Can you get healthy by exercising less? When you’re in a hurry, you may have a book of excuses to use, mostly valid like sore joints, injuries, and lack of time…. Ask anyone who regularly works out or plays sports and they’ll tell you how wonderful exercise is. On the other hand, if the mere suggestion of walking or going to the gym makes you cringe, read on to find out how you can overcome exercise reluctance and acquire… If you think it’s too late to do something about your memory, you are wrong. You can improve your brain health and build new neurons as you age. What’s the secret? Exercise and good diet, of course. To me, that’s a small price to pay to keep your… How fit is your core section? Core fitness is especially important for seniors who want to live longer and stay disease free. Even more so than your BMI, doctors say the most important indicator of health is your ratio of waist to hip. Having a fit midsection—besides… As an older person, do you have trouble motivating yourself to exercise? Everyone’s different, but here are a few tips on how to motivate, mold and manage your muscles, especially for seniors who want to keep fit. If you’re anything like me, motivation is…