Balance Exercises for Seniors

Balance Exercises for Seniors

The risk of falling is a very serious health concern for seniors. With complications from a fall being the leading cause of injury death for those over 65, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Seniors experience more falls than the rest of the adult population due to...
Yoga Pilates Fusion for Older Adults

Yoga Pilates Fusion for Older Adults

By Guest Contributor Sarah Croce Regardless of age, I encourage all my students to think about a daily combination of Yoga and Pilates to be just as important as the ritual of brushing their teeth. And for seniors, the routine can be just as simple. Good news, right?...
The Impact of Exercise on Alzheimer’s Disease

The Impact of Exercise on Alzheimer’s Disease

A group of seven researchers from The University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center found that “regular exercise is associated with a delay in onset of dementia and Alzheimer disease, further supporting its value for elderly persons.” Over 1500 people...
Yoga Will Keep You Young

Yoga Will Keep You Young

MG Guest Blogger Rachel Goldberg is a certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist. She currently practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but she sat down with us to tell us why yoga is a great form of exercise that will help you stay young. Anyone, any age can do...
The Importance of Building Lower Back Strength

The Importance of Building Lower Back Strength

It’s not uncommon to experience back pain or back problems as we age. According to SpinalDoc.com, “in a condition often referred to as the Degenerative (or “Aging”) Spine, the gelatin-like centers of your discs begin to dry out, causing them to become...
6 Fitness Activities to Try

6 Fitness Activities to Try

Exercise is important for people at any age, but there are particular benefits to exercising if you are over the age of 60. Staying physically active and exercising regularly can help prevent or delay many diseases and disabilities, including dementia. We’ve collected...