Posts under ‘Fitness’

So you’ve reached the big 50. This may be for you one of those milestones that you’d rather forget than celebrate. It is a sign that although you have achieved 50 years so far, you may not have another 50 years to go. You may be feeling a little tired and older but there is [...]

Exercise for seniors is incredibly important. Thankfully more and more seniors are realizing the benefits of exercise regardless of their age. Exercise can give anyone a new more positive outlook on life and inject more energy that any senior can benefit from everyday. By working out regularly, health conditions improve and the activity can help [...]

Circuit training allows your body to receive a total fitness work out. It incorporates both cardiovascular and resistance training as well as stretching. This tests the body’s strength, flexibility and endurance. Seniors are increasingly taking up circuit training in order to give their entire body the fitness work out it needs for long term health. [...]

The martial art of Tai Chi is well-suited to seniors as it is a slow and gentle Chinese martial art. It is a great low impact exercise that develops stronger muscles and increases concentration and balance. By proper exercise older people can regain functionality, both mental and physical, that may have waned in recent years. [...]

Working out in your senior years doesn’t mean you have to be confined to a treadmill. There are many ways that your body can benefit from fitness. Some of these like pounding drums at the Y may be totally new to you, while others you enjoyed in your teens. You probably played several sports in [...]

Having a doctor who you can talk to honestly and openly is important, particularly in your senior years when doctor visits may become more frequent. You can reduce the need to visit a doctor by starting a fitness program. Before beginning any fitness routine, it’s a good idea to get a checkup, particularly if you [...]