Fitness and Exercise Articles

When workouts are fun, we look forward to them, rather than dread them

OCTOBER 8, 2019 | By Marcia Kester Doyle

In this podcast, famed choreographer Twyla Tharp talks about her new book

OCTOBER 18, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

The wisdom of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' offers lessons as we age

FEBRUARY 27, 2020 | By Rhonda J. Miller

I was lethargic and lazy in my 50s, but something clicked at 60

JANUARY 23, 2018 | By Ginny McReynolds

Here are some essentials you might want to have on hand

MARCH 9, 2020 | By Julio Ojeda-Zapata

This podcast features an interview with author James P. Owen

NOVEMBER 15, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

A podcast episode on electric muscle stimulation for older adults

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

On this April Fools’ Day, there's plenty to laugh about

MARCH 31, 2015 | By Jill Yanish

Know what to do to adjust to your body and stay in shape

JUNE 22, 2017 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

Certain shifts in diet and exercise can make a big difference

DECEMBER 5, 2016 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

These widely used medications can be toxic for older adults' brains

APRIL 21, 2016 | By Leslie Kernisan, MD

Most of us shrink a little as we age, but rapid height loss can be a sign of osteoporosis and other serious health problems

JULY 1, 2013 | By Rita Rubin

There is no easy way to trim your belly, but making an effort is worth it

FEBRUARY 4, 2016 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

A fall may not seem like a death sentence — but, for an older person, it can be

AUGUST 1, 2014

How often to train, what equipment to use – 6 tips to buff up safely

MARCH 16, 2015 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

The legendary choreographer disputes the rumor that as a body ages, it becomes less

NOVEMBER 7, 2019 | By Jeffrey Brown, PBS NewsHour

4 ways to ease leg and knee pain caused by overdoing it

APRIL 30, 2014 | By Linda Melone

Resistance bands are versatile, easy to pack and inexpensive

MARCH 4, 2020 | By Edd and Cynthia Staton

A husband's story on the need to take alarming symptoms seriously

OCTOBER 15, 2014 | By Kevin Kusinitz

What the experts say you need to know before returning

JUNE 25, 2020 | By Diane Eastabrook