Fitness

Have you reached the age where you believe exercise is no longer necessary- or even recommended? If you think you have, think again: Because there is no age at which physical activity and movement become unnecessary or irrelevant. Under the notion of “move it or lose it,” examples abound of…

Are you one of the slower ones or the speedier ones? When you go out for a walk, do you need help keeping up with others, or does the pace of your walking companions hold you back? Ultimately, does it matter whether you walk slowly or quickly? We all know…

Our efforts to encourage you to take up strength training have been strong and steady. As an essential form of exercise, strength training (also known as weight training or resistance training) can provide you with numerous physical and mental health benefits, in addition to improving your level of energy and…

So despite the heat this summer, have you been able to take walks around your neighborhood? Are you getting in those steps before the sun becomes too strong? If you have, you’re likely not alone on those paths or sidewalks. According to a new report from the CDC, almost 60%…

If you’re putting in the time each week so that your heart is pumping and your muscles are working, congratulations. Aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for healthy aging. But do you still wake up in the morning with stiff joints or an achy back? Do your arms and…

So, have you joined the yoga bandwagon yet? If not, you may want to try- if there’s room. According to a new report from the CDC, 1 out of every 6 adults say they are practicing yoga, with 80% reporting that they are doing so to improve their health, and…