Fitness & Exercise Articles

With age comes wisdom and a lot of smart life advice

DECEMBER 9, 2016 | By Sally Stich

Balance declines with age, but you can take steps now to avoid an injury

MAY 18, 2017 | By Edmund O. Lawler

Knee pain can be reduced with these simple moves you can do at home

OCTOBER 20, 2015 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

You can avoid injuries and still keep fit if you follow these rules

APRIL 8, 2015 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

Jump 10 times, crush some cans and other tips to boost bone density

JULY 21, 2016 | By Linda Melone

Here are some tricks that don't require breaking a sweat

DECEMBER 5, 2016 | By Andrea Atkins, Grandparents.com

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

JUNE 22, 2017 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

We lose muscle mass as we get older, but there are ways to counteract that

AUGUST 17, 2016 | By Refaat Hegazi, M.D.

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

MARCH 16, 2015 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

It is harder, but you can still drop the pounds by following these tips

MARCH 23, 2016 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

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

APRIL 30, 2014 | By Linda Melone

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging says it's all about the bones

JANUARY 25, 2016 | By Barbara Knickerbocker Beskind

A study suggests that swimming reduces the risk of dangerous in-home falls

FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | By Kristen Sturt, Grandparents.com

Need to get off the couch or lose a few pounds? These apps can help.

AUGUST 21, 2017 | By Nancy Fitzgerald

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

JANUARY 23, 2018 | By Ginny McReynolds

'The Telomere Effect' authors say the key is changing how we live and handle stress

JANUARY 17, 2017 | By Emily Gurnon

Resistance exercise may help you lose weight and prolong your life

JUNE 14, 2016 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

Just 22 minutes a day can keep you healthier all year round

NOVEMBER 3, 2017 | By Susan Weber Buchholz

The common culprits, plus treatments to consider

NOVEMBER 9, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon

Tips on how to hit the jogging trails without hurting yourself

APRIL 2, 2015 | By Rashelle Brown