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Most of the time, exercise lowers your insulin levels. If you take insulin or diabetes medicine and your workouts get harder or longer, you may need to change your snacks, your medicine, or both. Talk with your doctor about what you should do.

While there is no fountain of youth, seniors who stay active can feel much younger than their age. Moderate exercise has numerous health benefits for people over the age of 70, as long as they are cleared by their doctor.

Losing body fat has musculoskeletal benefits such as a reduction in osteoarthritis and osteopenia.

  A new study suggests that moving more and more often can help with long-term weight loss. Senior Exercise Video

I am 31 years old, morbidly obese and I have a bad back, hips and knees. I know these are supposed to be for seniors but if you are like me and can't do conventional exercise than these are for you. I do both routines everyday.   Stronger ...

27% of older adults were treated for diabetes last year– a disease that occurs when your body is resistant to, or d...

47% of older adults are treated for high cholesterol – a condition that occurs when your body has an excess of bad fats (or lipids), resulting in your arteries getting clogged, which can lead to heart disease.   Exercise for Seniors DVD

A major reason for middle aged weight gain is the natural muscle loss we all experience (sarcopenia)," says Dr. Caroline Apovian.   Strength Training for Seniors Video

Even a 5 to 7 percent weight loss lessens the risk of developing diabetes if you have pre-diabetes. Exercise, though, is critical. If you try to lose weight simply through dieting, then you’re losing not just fat but also muscle, which is unhealthy. ...

 Starting a new workout routine is hard for everyone, but it can be especially hard if you are overweight or obese. The best types of exercise for obese people aren't always available at your local gym or fitness studio.  Read more...   Exercise for Overweight...