Strength training for seniors helps boost stability, mobility, and confidence by targeting major muscles to support safety with everyday activities.

As we grow older, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important. While many people focus on cardio and flexibility, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of fitness is ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how we age is largely within our control. Many people focus on maintaining a healthy diet and doing cardio exercises as they grow older, but one crucial ...

Insomnia can raise a person’s risk for a number of health concerns including cognitive impairment and risk of falls. Lifestyle changes such as more physical activity can help treat insomnia. A new ...

Cardio exercise gets plenty of credit for keeping your heart healthy. Regular weightlifting has its own benefits, too, especially for older adults. But it can be more than a little confusing to figure ...

AMES, Iowa – The loss of muscle strength and function, what’s known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. It’s also a growing public health concern because of the risk for falls, injury and ...

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Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, ...

Gait training is a form of physical therapy that helps improve your walking ability. It may involve exercises for balance, strength, and coordination. This may be helpful for older adults who have ...