Of all the joints in your body, your knees take the most abuse. If you’re overweight, they take even more abuse. For every 10 pounds of excess weight, you put an extra 4 pounds of pressure on your knees. Even if you maintain a healthy weight your entire life, your knees will start to ache…
Your legs are your foundation. A strong foundation will help you maintain balance and coordination as you age, which in turn will keep you independent and mobile. As we age, we lose flexibility and muscle strength. Strength training exercises, stretching routines and functional movements can help keep your legs as strong and flexible as possible.…
Seniors often ignore exercise because their joints hurt, arthritis kicks in and aches are common. It’s a chore to start an exercise routine when in pain, but the pool offers the right environment for a pain-free workout. Pool exercises for seniors make sense because they: Relieve joint pain Increase bone density Increase muscle mass Relieve…
Maintaining flexibility can be a challenge for seniors. Our bodies naturally lose some flexibility as we age, which can make it more difficult to do some of the things we used to do. Making it a point to stretch and strength train on a regular basis can help you regain some range of motion and…