As an avid hiker myself I enjoyed reading a recent article in one of my professional magazines about “PREPARE CLIENTS FOR THE HIKING...

Many of us are exercising at home independently or virtually with a health fitness professional and have purchased or received various...

Your immune system works to recognize and identify an infection or injury in the body. This causes an immune response, with the goal of...

There are five indicators for frailty are (1.) muscle weakness, (2) fatigue,, (3) reduced physical activity, (4) slow walking (gait)...

FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 -- Active older adults -- cancer survivors included -- are in better physical and mental health than their...

The traditional healthcare system is not designed to provide all the resources needed by clients and patients at risk for diabetes....

There are two types of exercises that are important for building and maintaining bone density: weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening...

For the active agers who are doing a considerable amount of hiking and enjoying the outdoors, this article may interest you. I am an avid...

The functional fitness test previously called Senior Fitness Test was developed to measure the physical abilities needed to remain mobile...

In this video you will be learning some exercise progressions for the weight shift to one leg stand base movement important for balance...

Rate of falls are expected to rise The rate of falls are expected to rise due to the impact of interrupted exercise and/or interrupted...

There are many reasons why people fall. Determining possible causes and developing appropriate intervention is what we do. Have you or a...

We all know that we need to drink water when we exercise or when we go outside. But did you know all the parts of your body that are...

The National Fibromyalgia Association recommends walking and especially nordic walking. Nordic walking appears to be even better than...

It’s Sunday and today I was able to pick up my share of vegetables from the farm, the CSA I have signed up for this year. CSA stands for...

Whetter you want to stretch a particular body part or stretch to improve a particular movement pattern, help with rehabilitation of an...

Aging doesn’t mean you have to surrender your speed and muscle power. Whether you’re 35 or 65, you can participate in exercises designed...

At least 18% of all cancer cases in the US are related to a combination of poor lifestyle habits. Cancer is the second leading cause of...

Physical activity has beneficial effects on both body and mind; and both our physical and psychological sides complement one another....

With the weather getting warmer we are able to venture outside for exercise and physical activity. Most fitness facilities remain closed...