When 80-year-old Los Angeles bike rider Joel Slaven was around 73 years old, he had a heart attack while on a long ride — he’d always been an avid exerciser, but found himself having to take a break ...

Contrary to popular belief, fitness is a key part of healthy aging. But you can't just skate into your golden years looking great while doing minimal amounts of aerobic exercise. You should be ...

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 ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as a person ages. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease and strengthen the heart muscle. As a person ages ...

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping ...

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF recommends exercise and multifactorial interventions such as education and nutrition therapy to ...

Adopting and maintaining healthy habits can enhance the quality of life for adults over the age of 65. You can make routine changes — both big and small — that can significantly affect how you feel ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

As the days grow longer, temperatures rise, and trees begin to bloom, it’s clear that spring is just around the corner. With the arrival of the new season comes the perfect opportunity to shake off ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...