Practicing balance exercises can help older adults increase their stability and strength. Most can be done without equipment and are suitable for performing at home. Being physically active is ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Various abilities can decline as we age. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Different exercises can help maintain these skills, plus reduce the risk of ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Maintaining balance and stability becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly after 60. Falls are a leading cause ...

Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat ...

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Seniors inside the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center watch a video about how to prevent themselves from falling and getting seriously injured. The YMCA and the Union-Snyder Agency ...

Wednesday is a day for seniors who are exercise enthusiasts to be more loud and proud than usual. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical ...

This article is a transcribed edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in March of 2024. For the original video go to ...

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Ankle strengthening exercises help restore ankle stability and function, especially after an injury. Strong ankles support ...