As we get older it's much more common to experience discomfort, tightness in your joints and even back pain. The latter may be the worst of them and it messes up your sleep, your workflow and your ...

Exercise is important for people of all ages and fitness abilities. Chair exercises offer a safe and approachable workout, especially for older adults. Physical activity is essential for healthy aging ...

Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – They say use it or lose it and experts from Loudonville Assisted Living Residence say that holds true for exercising as you get older, so they’re sharing tips on ways to ...

We're not here to sugarcoat facts. Plain and simple, lifestyle changes are necessary after 50 to stay in great shape. Metabolism is not always kind as people age, making diet tweaks and a solid ...

Lauretta Jennings of Hingham developed a fun chair exercise program for seniors called Chaboom! four years ago and it is still going strong at area senior residences. This video from 2012 shows how ...

Sometimes Barbara Schutzman exercises while standing. Other times she does her workout from a chair, like during Mary Beth Perfas’ Sit & Stay Fit class at Northern Dutchess Hospital Women’s View ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...

Discover 5 local activities in Franklin County that promote fitness and community-building for older adults. From chair yoga ...

Exercise is important for overall health and well-being, especially as you age. Chair exercises may be a good option for people with mobility issues or who want an exercise routine they can do at home ...