Every year on the last Wednesday of May, National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated across the United States. This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as we age. In this article, we will discuss the significance of this event, explore some engaging activities taking …
Aging in place, you’ve modified the house and gotten help with meals, but what are you missing?
How to love your heart It’s February which makes us think of Valentine’s Day and many of us turn to the thoughts of hearts, chocolate, red wine and love. Did you also know that February is Heart Month? As a result, this is a good time to make a commitment to getting heart healthy. According …
Today’s blog post is a guest post from the MPH online program at Baylor University. November 06, 2019 More than 49 million adults in the United States are now 65 and older, and this number is increasing rapidly, (PDF, 691 KB) External link according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That growth is fueled by lower fertility and …
Mobility Loss Puts Older Adults at Risk: Research Shows Exercise Can Help Read More »
Is your exercise program enough? As the the baby boomers age the number of adults over 55 is growing rapidly. They call it “The Silver Tsunami” I’ve worked with aging adults over the last 22 years and there is definitely a shift in mind set in the baby boomer generation. For one, they are more …
Resistance and Strength Training for Adults over 55. Read More »
My latest Youtube video about seated core exercises for seniors or people who have trouble getting on and off the floor.
Traditionally when we think about power and exercise, we think of elite athletes, sprinters, football players, and weight lifters. But the ability to produce power is a key component of improving function and maintaining independence as we age. In this post I will be referring to power as is pertains to seniors and the aging …
POWER! The missing link in the senior exercise program. Read More »
According to the CDC, in people 65 and older, 1 in 4 people will fall this year and 1 in 5 of those falls will cause significant injury. There are many ways to prevent falls, in this blog post we will focus on exercises to improve your balance. There are many systems of balance that help …
Am I or my loved one too old or frail for personal training? Most likely the answer is NO! You should always check with your doctor before starting and exercise program. If you have some significant disability, physical therapy may be the place to start and then personal training when your course of PT is …
