At 85, Nancy DiFranco spends her Monday and Wednesday mornings leading Kirtland Senior Center members in push-ups, squats, curls and other strength training exercises. DiFranco has been leading the ...
A balanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Harriet Witt is serious about fitness. “I am not a wimp. I am not a wimp,” she smiles. “Everybody is coming to the gym. Fifty, 60, 70 — it doesn’t matter what age you are to work out. You should feel ...
When Cernera turned 60, she noticed a spark in herself glimmer brighter when she allowed herself to enjoy her favorite foods and embraced what made her unique. And with that, her confidence boosted.
Seniors over 65 can lift weights safely — a simple biceps curl with dumbbells boosts strength, mobility, and daily function.
Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to ...
Dear Savvy Senior: Can lifting weights help with age-related health problems? At age 70, I have diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis and recently read strength training could improve my conditions.
A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...
Question: I’ve fallen several times over the past year and my doctor has recommended I start a strength-training program to help prevent future falls. But at age 72, I’ve never lifted weights before ...
HOLTON, Kan. (WIBW) - A new strength training program for older adults was in Holton to build up the strength of members from the older generation. The Kansas State University Research and Extension’s ...