Strength Training

Every day you make choices that affect your health. Maybe you exercise, think about what you’re eating, and try to get a good night’s sleep. And if you go for an ice cream or grab that apple cider donut at breakfast, that’s also okay, as you’re allowed to occasionally enjoy…

As an older adult, there are so many reasons you should regularly do strength training (also known as resistance training). Whether at the gym, walking outside, or even inside your home, using either body movements or equipment like dumbbells or resistance bands, regularly engaging your muscles is going to help…

We regularly extoll the benefits of strength and resistance training to maintain and improve your strength and muscle mass, so that you’re able to stay independent and carry on your necessary activities for daily living. Not only do strong muscles support healthy aging, but they reduce the likelihood of falls,…

One moment you’re walking tall and the next, your head is face down on the ground. Maybe it was just an unfortunate tripping incident- or maybe your balance needs examination and improvement. Whether or not you realize it, multiple systems in your body need to work together to support your…

Not only are we in back-to-school territory now, but September is also recognized as Healthy Aging Month. As such, it’s a good time to review some of the expert recommendations and strategies, based upon the latest evidence, for how to keep yourself healthy as you get on in years. As…

As we noted in an earlier post, exercise is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake for your heart health. And while you might think cardio exercise is the most important physical activity for heart health, it turns out that a combination of cardio, strength training, and even…