Today we will talk about HIIT for seniors. HIIT or high intensity interval training is a popular training method these days, but is it safe for seniors? Read on to find out! If you have read any health magazines or seen pretty much anything physical training related, you have likely heard about high intensity interval … Read more
Today we will look at some of the best arm exercises for the elderly. As we get older we tend to lose strength and muscle mass all over our bodies. Our legs usually get some exercise just from moving around by foot or bike, but our arms especially can easily become neglected. Arm strength is … Read more
As we get older our skin loses elasticity. This combined with excess body fat can cause flabby upper arms that can be an embarrassing ailment to many seniors. Today we will talk about flabby arm exercises for seniors. Flabby arms are more commonly a problem that older women have but men can suffer from with … Read more
Today we will talk about how to lose middle-age spread. The middle-age spread is an unfortunate phenomenon that most of us have firsthand experience with. As we age, at some point we start to notice that the pounds start packing on and our midsection becomes fluffy. The dieting and weight loss tricks we did when … Read more
Today we will talk about Theraband exercises for the elderly. Theraband exercises are great for building mobility and strength if you have disabilities that prevent you doing typical strength training at a gym. They are also great for doing more versatile home workouts as they can add resistance to body weight exercises like squats and … Read more
Today we will talk about powerlifting for seniors. Powerlifting is a great sport for senior athletes and active senior citizens who want to challenge their bodies and gain some serious strength. Powerlifting is an official sport with several federations with different rules. Unlike Olympic weightlifting it’s not an Olympic sport but there are national leagues … Read more
Fall injuries are a very common cause of hospitalization in seniors. Today we will look at how to prevent falls in the elderly. There are several factors that make us prone to falls as we get older. Our balance, coordination and leg strength deteriorate, which makes it both easier to slip and harder to maintain … Read more
Today we will talk about low impact cardio for seniors. Low impact cardio doesn’t build significant strength but it has an important function for improving recovery, maintaining endurance and stamina. It also has very beneficial effects on heart health and circulation. These are all things that naturally decline as we get older. Most of your … Read more
Balance boards are an excellent way to improve balance for seniors. Today we will look at some of the best balance boards for seniors on the market! Choosing the right balance board can be hard since there are so many different kinds in the market and not all of them are suitable for seniors. It’s … Read more
Today we will talk about free weight exercises for seniors. Free weight exercises are superior to weight machines in every aspect as they build full body strength, balance, coordination and mobility all at the same time. Unfortunately they can be quite taxing on the joints and ligaments and require good mobility athletic ability, so seniors … Read more