Foot and ankle function aren't the first thing exercisers consider in program planning. It would surprise me if they even make the Top 10. But anyone who has sustained an ankle or foot injury ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hour-long, virtual exercise classes that cover Pilates, yoga and tai chi are safe and improved health outcomes ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...

As you age, training your core is crucial for building your strength, preserving your balance, and helping to prevent falls. But if you experience mobility limitations or balance issues, or if you’re ...

Flexibility is not typically a top priority for exercisers, unless they have had a musculoskeletal concern in the past. It is perhaps the most overlooked area of fitness, but flexibility is a critical ...

Break up a long day spent working at your desk with these six seated back mobility exercises that can help alleviate pain and stiffness. Abby Halpin, DPT, is a physical therapist and the owner of ...

As we get older, our legs often feel the effects of aging first. A big challenge that people over the age of 50 face is sarcopenia—the natural decline in muscle mass, strength, and neuromuscular ...

It’s another day of self-isolating, which means it’s potentially another day of sitting indoors restlessly taking yet another Zoom meeting. Prolonged sitting is an unavoidable reality for many. And ...

On-your-feet workouts can be great, but what if you want to sit and still reap the benefits of strength training? Seated exercises — while they’re good for sneaking in more activity, regardless of age ...

Long hours of sitting with a sedentary lifestyle can do more harm than just back pain. A study-review by NIH emphasizes long sitting hours are a risk factor for cardio‐metabolic disease, type-2 ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Staying active doesn't always mean breaking a sweat at the gym. For older adults, even simple seated movements can bring big benefits like easing pain, boosting energy, ...