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 ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

Staying active at home is one of the best ways seniors can maintain strength, balance, flexibility, and overall health—especially when trips to the gym become less convenient. The key to building an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...

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 ...

102-year-old Peggy Roberts attended senior exercise classes for more than a decade. She'd get on a bus and arrive to class on time every week up until she died last summer. Her community at the gym ...

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 ...

After participants warmed up with exercises like side bends, neck rolls and calf raises, East Stroudsburg exercise science students guided them through exercise stations aimed at improving balance, ...

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 ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Free fitness classes are available seven days a week across Richmond for people of all ages and fitness levels through the Sports Backers Fitness Warriors program. The program includes ...