Starting next week, Medicare members who get coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield will lose their fitness benefit. Right ...
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 ...
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The YMCA of South Hampton Roads offers a free four-week Senior Fit Program that helps Chesapeake residents over 55 improve their physical and mental strength through fitness and ...
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 ...
Apr. 3—COLUMBIA BASIN — Classics require a little more maintenance. That applies to cars, houses and bodies, according to the National Council on Aging. "Regular exercise can help older adults stay ...
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 ...
Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.
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 active is key to healthy aging, but gym memberships can be expensive. Luckily, many fitness centers recognize the importance of affordable access for seniors and offer special discounts or ...
Maggie Bjorkquist is excited that the free Strong Seniors/Strong Bones program is coming to Mindoro beginning in January. So excited, in fact, that she gathered a group of ladies and had them working ...
A new study offers encouraging news for older adults with chronic respiratory conditions who may struggle to access traditional gym-based rehabilitation programs. Researchers found that pulmonary ...
The CityParks Foundation has opened registration for its free spring Play sports programs. Young New Yorkers and seniors alike can sign up for an array of sports and fitness programs and events taking ...