Hip mobility is essential for supporting daily movement, reducing pain and injury risk, and maintaining optimal strength and flexibility.
Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...
If you’re looking for a safe way to get active again but find traditional exercise routines difficult, chair yoga may be the perfect fit.
The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds ...
She barely survived sepsis. She wasn’t sure she’d ever feel beautiful again. But this story isn’t about what she’s lost — it's about what she refused to give up.
Heavy resistance training at retirement age can preserve leg muscle strength for years, according to a recent study. Older adults who participated in a one-year weightlifting program maintained their ...
After an unexpected fall led to spinal cord injury, maybe your 65-year-old father hoped he’d be back to his routine in no time. His doctor, however, says it’s not safe for him to discharge home. His ...
If you want to stay strong on your feet, these leg strengthening exercises for seniors after 60 offer an easy way to support daily mobility without stressing your joints. They focus on movements that ...
Strength training for seniors helps boost stability, mobility, and confidence by targeting major muscles to support safety with everyday activities.
Whoever first said, “Never skip leg day” knew the importance of strong and durable legs. Strong legs mean longer life, greater independence as we age and optimal performance in running, rucking and ...
Stronger legs set the foundation for your independence as you move through your sixties and beyond. Every step, transition, lift, and change of direction relies on the muscles in your quads, ...