It’s easy to get stuck in an exercise rut – a stale program that leaves you frustrated. Last week I offered tips to improve a rusty cardiovascular and strength program. This week we’ll discuss ...
It’s important to regularly practice flexibility exercises because physical health is not just about strength. As we age, our musculoskeletal system naturally degenerates causing us to experience ...
Cross-training means combining different types of exercise for your workout routines. While many people have a favorite activity, it's important to include exercises that address three different areas ...
Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...
New research found that a few minutes a day of eccentric exercises—which emphasize muscle lengthening—can improve strength, flexibility, and endurance in sedentary people. Every day, participants did ...
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you offer some good stretching tips for seniors who are staying home during the pandemic? I’ve gotten so stiff and achy in recent years that I have a hard time doing basic ...
Q: Can you offer some good stretching tips for seniors who are staying home during the pandemic? I've gotten so stiff and achy in recent years that I have a hard time doing basic activities like ...