Active Seniors

What You Need to Know About the Elderly and Their Fitness -- Exercise and fitness are very important for elderly people, and regular exercise regimes will improve quality of living for them in a variety of ways. Fitness for the elderly is great for resolving weight problems, lowering the risk of disease, improving heart health and elevating moods. With the right routine, symptoms of disease can dissipate and a higher level of activity can be enjoyed in everyday life.
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10 Reasons for Seniors to Exercise -- It's no secret that our bodies change as we age. Some changes are obvious, while others are more subtle. Many people age comfortably and remain active, alert and vibrant while others experience the effects of degenerative diseases and lose their ability to fully participate in life.
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You Can Feel Better Physically and Mentally -- Many seniors become less active as they get older. Muscles may become weaker due to lower energy levels and lack of movement. Walking and bending generally get more difficult with age because of frequent aches in joints and muscles. Some senior citizens will even stop participating in the activities they’ve enjoyed for years because of fears of falling or becoming injured.
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What Exercises are Suitable for Elderly People? -- Elderly exercises are designed to increase mobility and get the blood pumping. Exercises are available for seniors to get in shape, feel great and strengthen joints and muscles.
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Discover the Benefits of Senior Exercise -- For the elderly, exercise is not just about looking good but is also important for living a longer, healthier life. There are the added bonuses of losing those extra pounds, improving the circulation and health of your heart, increasing mobility and of course feeling much stronger, that all contribute to making seniors exercise routines an absolute necessity.
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Here's What You Need to Know About Exercise Equipment for Seniors -- Everyone knows how important it is for senior citizens to stay in shape and get plenty of exercise. But how do you choose the best exercise equipment for seniors with the wide selection of fitness gadgets and gear available today?
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What the Baby Boomers Have to Say About Fitness -- The number of seniors aged 55 and older is increasing dramatically. Many of these seniors can remain active in their "golden years" and need not resign themselves to a lifestyle of inactivity. Baby boomers already know they can take an active role in maintaining and improving their health through exercise. They have demanded that fitness facilities have special classes, instructors and programs designed to meet their needs.
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Swimming Pools Make Workouts for Seniors Safe, Accessible and Fun -- When it comes to "leveling the playing field" for seniors looking to stay fit through exercise, the backyard swimming pool may be just the ticket for leaving that traditional field behind. That's because exercise in a swimming pool--whether it's aqua therapy, water aerobics or simply working through traditional land-based exercises--offers benefits to seniors that can't be found anywhere else other than the pool.
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The Baby Boomer Athlete -- Are you a Baby Boomer? If you were born between the years of 1946 to 1964, you are part of the 79.1 million Boomers, comprising 29 percent of the total US population. According to the AARP, every seven seconds a Baby Boomer turns 50! And, about one-third of Americans who take part in sports activities are Boomers.
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Seniors Get Fit and Live Longer! Discover Senior Fitness Programs -- If you are currently physically inactive, exercise less than 2-3 times a week, and in your later years, you are a candidate for a senior fitness program. A successful senior fitness program uses short exercises 2 to 3 days a week to keep blood pressure low to moderate and to ensure your safety.
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