Static vs Dynamic Stretching for Seniors: When to Use Each
You’ve probably heard that stretching is good for you, but the real question is which kind and when. Static stretching (holding a position) and dynamic …
Andrea Silvey
How Long Should Seniors Hold a Stretch?
You’ve probably heard the number 30 seconds tossed around so many times it feels like law. But if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re supposed to …
Low-Impact Cardio Workouts You Can Do at Home
Staying active doesn’t require jumping around your living room or pounding the pavement. Low-impact cardio gets your heart rate up, burns calories, improves circulation, and …
Joint Warm-Up Protocol for Cold Weather Exercise
Cold weather makes arthritic joints feel like rusty hinges. The stiffness, aching, and reduced range of motion that accompany dropping temperatures aren’t imagined. Cold increases …
How to Progress From Chair Exercises to Standing Exercises
Going from chair exercises straight to standing work isn’t just about swapping one exercise for another. Your body relies on a completely different set of …
How to Practice Turning Safely to Improve Balance After 65
Turning around is one of the most common ways older adults lose their balance, yet almost nobody practices it on purpose. You twist to answer …
Tandem Stance Exercise for Seniors: How to Practice Heel-to-Toe Balance
Stand with one foot directly in front of the other, heel touching toe, and try to hold still for 10 seconds without grabbing something or …
What Is a Normal Resting Heart Rate for Seniors?
Your heart has been beating steadily for your entire life, and at some point you start wondering whether it’s doing a good job. Checking your …
Chronic Fatigue in Active Seniors: Overtraining or Medical Issue?
You exercise regularly, eat reasonably well, and get what feels like enough sleep. Yet you’re exhausted. Not the pleasant tiredness after a good workout, but …
How Fast Should Seniors Walk for Exercise?
Walking pace is one of those things everyone seems to have an opinion about, but the honest answer is that speed matters less than effort. …
Should Seniors Walk Before or After Strength Training?
You’ve got your walking shoes on and your dumbbells ready, and now you’re standing in your living room wondering which one to do first. It …