Test real-world strength after 50 by completing 7 standing moves without rest: presses, lunges, goblet squats, and a loaded ...

To help you get started, our resident personal trainer, Sam Hopes, who trains clients of all ages, shared her five go-to ...

Every year, 3 million seniors are treated in the emergency room for fall injuries. And, falling once doubles someone’s chances of falling again.

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and this can greatly restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase ...

The benefits of martial arts training in older adults can be further enhanced by the use of traditional weapon tools.

Peru’s Ella LaBarge had a huge meet in leading Peru to a 129.65-113.35 victory over Beekmantown in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference gymnastics on Tuesday. LaBarge won the competition in the uneven ...

Recent research highlights gait speed — the pace at which a person walks — as an important predictor of mobility, independence, and even longevity. Many experts now consider gait speed the “sixth ...

Balance is essential for everyday activities but is especially important to athletes and seniors as they're more prone to injuries and falls.

A new program in Hiawatha — a partnership between UnityPoint Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the ...

Choosing the best exercise ball — one matched to your exercise preferences and needs — could be just what you need to rock your core into shape as part of a solid home workout routine. Experts say ...

You will stay stronger and have a greater range of motion if you incorporate stretching in your daily routine. In a previous article, I wrote about the mental health benefits of exercise. Research ...