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 ...

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 ...

150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can cut older adults' risk of all-cause mortality by 31%, according to new research. Halfpoint Images via Getty Images Exercise is important for ...

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 ...

Balance changes, muscle loss, and vision decline that may come with age can raise the chance of falls and injury. However, regular balance, strength, and aerobic exercise can help lower this risk.

Resistance training isn’t just a preventive measure; it can actually sharpen memory even in individuals already showing signs ...

Resistance or muscle strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available ...

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 ...

The Elizabeth Recreation Department is offering a new program called Shining Star Fitness aimed at providing light aerobic exercise classes for older adults. The classes will be led by a certified ...

Aquatic exercise represents a versatile physical activity modality that offers significant benefits for older adults. The unique properties of water, such as buoyancy and resistance, enable ...

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 ...