Seniors say they’ve been having issues with being recruited for fitness programs at rec centers, only to be billed.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who regularly take part in top-rated, low-cost physical activity programs offered by their local senior center or YMCA can see noticeable improvement in ...

A fitness and nutrition program designed for older adults living with frailty significantly improved physical function and body composition over six month, according to new research published in BMC ...

Janice Howard said it’s always good to exercise. The senior enrollee in Muskogee Public Library’s Stay Active and Independent for Life program said exercise gives her more energy. “I was just curious, ...

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 ...

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 ...

March is National Nutrition Month, and if you or a loved one needs access to healthy meals, Philadelphia Corporation for ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

Mobility exercises can be a useful tool for promoting joint health, which is key for maintaining quality of life. These exercises do not require a gym membership or expensive equipment to perform.

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...

The Heckert Community Center in Sedalia opened in 2022 and offers many services to members, such as a full gym, an indoor walking track, an indoor pool, a myriad of fitness classes and more. Amy Epple ...