Older Adults

Older, Wiser, Wider?

Getting older doesn't have to mean getting wider, the experts say. The first step in the fight against flab is knowing your opponent. Take the following quiz to find out how well armed you are.
Senior Fitness Quiz

You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable. But just because you're over 50 doesn't mean you can't be fit. Learn more about senior fitness by taking this quiz.
The Activity Quiz

Ready to start exercising, but don't know where to start? This quiz from the AARP can get you off on the right foot.

10 Reasons to Keep Fit as You Age
"Physical activity has been engineered out of our daily lives," laments an expert on preventing disease. "We used to rake leaves by hand and walk to the market. Now we have leaf blowers and take the car everywhere." So here is a list of 10 reasons why you

Age Doesn't Matter for Yoga
More than ever before, Americans older than 65 are turning to yoga for exercise. What is yoga, and why is it so popular? Yoga is a series of stretches and poses done with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is

Exercise for Home Bodies
The experts who tell us we need more exercise agree on one thing. Doing something, they say, is better than doing nothing.

Fit for the Ages
Need inspiration? Look to these five Americans who show just how physical you can get in later life.

Gardening in Your Senior Years
Whether the move is to a smaller townhouse, apartment, or assisted living center, physical challenges and a lack of space can confront gardeners.

Staying Involved Adds Fun to Age
Research suggests the more physically and mentally active you are, the fewer discomforts and disabilities you may face as you get older.

Warm-water Exercises for Older Adults
Older adults who want to improve their physical health are turning to warm-water exercise.
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