Studies have shown that exercise video games, or exergames, can benefit elderly people who sometimes have trouble getting enough daily physical activity. But few studies have dealt with the question ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

Staying active at home is one of the best ways seniors can maintain strength, balance, flexibility, and overall health—especially when trips to the gym become less convenient. The key to building an ...

As a physical education teacher at Lincoln Junior High School in Lancaster city in the late ’60s and early ’70s, Pat Fellenbaum tried to encourage a lifelong love of fitness by introducing students to ...

As we get older, staying in shape gets so much harder. Those injuries that didn’t seem like a big deal back in the day come back to haunt us. Our metabolisms slow down — if I even look at a Mars bar, ...

After turning 60, maintaining physical strength becomes increasingly important for independence and overall health, yet traditional workout routines often need thoughtful adjustments to prevent injury ...

Exercise, specifically cardio, is crucial for athletes of any age who care about living a long, full life. That premise doesn’t change once you’ve reached senior status, but you may have a few ...

Promoting physical fitness for seniors statewide, the New Mexico Senior Olympics are back for the 44th year. Two state games and three team tournaments are organized for each year, while also ...

Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for seniors who want to monitor their health, stay active, and keep track of essential wellness data. With features like heart rate monitoring, fall detection, ...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is dropping YMCA facilities in the Twin Cities and Life Time gyms statewide from its popular SilverSneakers program next year, a change roundly criticized by ...