In 2020, the WHO launched updated guidelines on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour. Globally, countries were ...

Core principles of functional fitness Functional fitness is built on three pillars: strength, balance, and mobility. Think of ...

Balance-improving activities, like balancing on one foot. Here are some examples of what that exercise routine can look like for older adults. The CDC defines moderate aerobic activity ...

Activities like walking, swimming or cycling can improve your heart's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to muscles. This ...

We contacted experts to find the best antiaging exercises older adults should focus on to maintain wellness. A common misconception among the aging population is that exercise is unsafe and ...

By incorporating specific types of exercise into a consistent workout routine, you can proactively counter age-related decline and maintain an active lifestyle.

Muscle weakness and atrophy are probably the most functionally relevant and reversible aspects to exercise in nonambulatory older adults, and attempts to reverse these deficits can have a major ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue for adults over 60. It can lead to serious problems like heart ...

Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that emphasizes ... significantly improves dynamic balance, strength, mobility, and functional capacity in older adults. The findings suggest that Pilates ...