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Take a moment to consider all of the compelling reasons why you should begin a fitness program. Learn about the current guidelines for your age group, find exercises to incorporate into your routine, and watch examples. Explore tips for successfully...

According to a new study, middle-aged and elderly people who cannot balance on one leg for 10 seconds have nearly twice the chance of dying in the next ten years as those who can. Chair Exercise DVD for Seniors

Although it may appear painful and uncomfortable at first, exercise can provide long-term relief from hip pain. Read more

Patients who exercised and had more of these cell types had a 50% higher overall survival over five years than those who did not.

Leg cramps are also common when exercising or stretching. A leg cramp is defined by a painful contraction, spasm, or tightness of the muscle, also known as a charley horse. So, how can you get rid of leg cramps? It takes s...

Did you know that regular exercise can have a direct impact on your eye health? Exercise is an important aspect of preserving healthy vision for the rest of your life. Regular exercise will not only keep you fit, but it will also keep your visual health in check.

Group exercise can prevent people from losing strength as they age and make it easier for them to perform daily tasks. According to the study, just one tailored group-exercise session per week can help prevent mobility decline in people aged 65 and up.

Traditionally, old age was associated with the end of the human life cycle; you were old when you were nearing the end of your life. The problem with that definition of old age is that no one knows when they will die. People are also living much longer lives than they used to:...

There are probably functional changes in the brain that account for the slowing of responses and memory defects that are common in the elderly, and even small changes in the connections between brain cells could serve as the basis for marked behavioral changes, but behavioral ...

Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all th...