Muscles

Now that we’re approaching summer and with it, the warmer weather, there’s very little excuse for not getting outside for a stroll, even if only for a short period. As we’ve highlighted in numerous previous posts, the health rewards from just a short outdoor walk can be significant. Some obvious…

Keeping your bones healthy and strong is an important goal for most of us, especially post-menopausal women, who are at the highest risk for osteoporosis and thus potentially at risk for dangerous and painful bone fractures. Given that one out of every 3 women over 50 and one out of…

There is no question that being able to move is critical to maintaining the quality of your life and longevity as you enter your later years. Your mobility- the ability to move purposefully as you carry on your daily activities- allows you to be independent and active, pursue your interests,…

Perhaps we’ve been relentless, but the information is of critical importance: Strength training is one of the best things you can do to keep yourself fit and functional as you get older. Whether you use free weights, kettlebells, resistance bands, or just your own body weight, strengthening your muscles not…

The evidence is everywhere: Staying physically active and exercising are essential for healthy aging. But many of us struggle with how to implement that advice and adhere to an exercise program. Yes, we can take a walk, and we can try to stay active doing chores during the day (both…

Raise your hand if you have trouble getting in and out of a chair. Or how about reaching down to the ground to pick up something you’ve dropped? Or do you ever have difficulty getting on or off the toilet? If any of these daily movements give you trouble, then…