Weight-Bearing Exercise

It’s been said there’s strength in numbers. When it comes to health, the older your age, the more important that strength, and the strength training behind it, become. Not only can strength or resistance training help build muscle, strengthen bones, and help reduce injuries from a fall, but the act…

No doubt you’re well aware that exercise is an essential aspect of staying healthy and functional as you get older. Of course, knowing that fact and acting upon it are two different matters. If your body doesn’t act upon what your brain knows to be true, then despite your knowledge…

You may remember that back in February of this year, we highlighted some supplements recommended by Dr. Erik Verdin, CEO and President of the Buck Institute For Research on Aging. Among the suggestions he made was the supplement creatine. Long known as a safe and effective supplement used by bodybuilders…

Aging in a way that allows you to stay strong and healthy involves a combination of essential factors: diet, exercise, sleep, social engagement, stress reduction – you know the drill by now. When it comes to strength, you also likely know that you have to put in the effort to…

As you’ve gotten older, have you shied away from lifting weights or challenging your ability to improve your strength? Are you afraid your muscles have gotten weaker, or that you might injure yourself if you lift heavy weights? Well, if you haven’t done much to work on your muscles in…

Now that we’re approaching summer and with it, the warmer weather, there’s very little excuse for not getting outside for a stroll, even if only for a short period. As we’ve highlighted in numerous previous posts, the health rewards from just a short outdoor walk can be significant. Some obvious…