Strength Training

You may think this is the wrong time of year to suggest you go out for a walk. And you’re correct in that snowy or slippery surfaces, and freezing temperatures, are neither inviting nor necessarily safe for outdoor activity. So we’ll cut you some slack (and perhaps suggest a treadmill…

The new year is often the time to take stock of your living space, see what clutter you can cull, and make your space fresh and inviting. But for those of us with vision or balance problems, or maybe just the occasional klutzy foot, there’s another reason to clear those…

The new year can bring new possibilities and new opportunities. Perhaps you’ll travel in unexpected ways or boost your social connections with new relationships. But will you have the physical strength and stamina to keep up? And what happens if the unexpected occurs? That is, should illness or injury short-circuit…

We’ve covered the important role of core exercises before, but it’s always valuable to update and underscore the essential role that core muscles play to keep you strong, stable, and capable of carrying out your daily activities. Thinking about your hips, pelvis, stomach, and lower back, those areas all have…

While aging itself is not a reason you’re at risk for falling, so many of the health and medical circumstances you face as an older adult do raise your risk. Consider some of these basic facts: From 1990-2021, there was a 182% increase in falls globally, with projections that the…

It’s been said there’s strength in numbers. When it comes to health, the older your age, the more important that strength, and the strength training behind it, become. Not only can strength or resistance training help build muscle, strengthen bones, and help reduce injuries from a fall, but the act…