What's the Best Exercise for Older People?

In the past, research tabbed swimming as a senior citizen's best exercise option. One study from Australia compiled data from the lives of about 1,700 men ages 70 and older, and compared the types of exercise the men did with their likelihood of experiencing a fall over a four-year period.

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Why exercise may add 9 ‘biological’ years of life

Why exercise may add 9 ‘biological’ years of life

Never believe working out and breaking a sweat is a waste of time.  It looks like physical activity is the true ‘fountain of youth.’  New research, to be published in the July issue of the journal Preventive Medicine,

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Time to try out a trampoline workout

Time to try out a trampoline workout

It seems like fitness enthusiasts are always looking for that next new form of exercise that will meet their needs in obtaining the body they want getting themselves in great shape. And a trampoline workout just might be the one for you too.

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Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

There are numerous types of childbirth-prep classes, why choose yoga? For one, it is the fundamental stretching exercise of all time. It will also teach you how to breath in a focused manner, and to center yourself – both extremely valuable skills for a mother-to-be.

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How exercise can ease depression

How exercise can ease depression

If there is one thing a doctor should strongly consider prescribing to a patient suffering from depression is exercise. Even though exercise is more likely associated with benefitting the heart, muscles, lungs, and bones, new research is now focusing on how it improves the brain.  It appears breaking a sweat and moving around can result in a reduced likelihood of depression. 

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Why your muscles don't grow

Why your muscles don't grow

You finally tamed your schedule and ginned up enough discipline to be hitting the gym 5-6 days a week. You’ve burned a lot of calories, lost a shirt size or two, and feel so much better. Still, there you have that one nagging concern...

“Where are the muscles?” you’ve been asking yourself. “There were supposed to be muscles...”

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Here’s why everyone should lift weights

Here’s why everyone should lift weights

We see the images of sculpted, finely chiseled bodies on websites or TV.  The effort of taking the time to lift weights achieving the body they clamor for.  We admire their dedication to turning their bodies into works of art, but most of us believe that weight lifting is mainly meant for the young or for athletes competing against one another. 

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Bike your way to great health

Bike your way to great health

Maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve straddled a bicycle.  Or maybe your bike sits collecting dust in a storage shed or garage, forgotten but still useable.  Now may be a good time to wheel it out, check it over and hop on.  Riding a bike is one of the most active ways to not only spend leisure time but can be a terrific workout.  A bike ride can be as challenging or as laid back as the path or road you choose.  Opt for a challenging terrain with lots of hills and valleys and you’ll be huffing and puffing in no time, burning calories and strengthening muscles. 

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Control diabetes easier with exercise

Control diabetes easier with exercise

A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is a wakeup call to taking better care of yourself.  One way to accomplish this is through physical activity or exercise.  Increasing movement throughout the day will lead to feeling better and best news of all, reduces the risk of common complications associated with diabetes such as problems with your kidneys, feet, nerves, eyes and heart.

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Running and longevity

Running and longevity

You always knew that running was good for your heart and health, but we bet you have never seen its benefit quantified exactly like that before. Looked at another way, runners live three years longer than non-runners.

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Health perks of public parks

Health perks of public parks

The great outdoors has always been our playground and what a better way for getting physically fit than to enjoy natural scenic beauty and park activities they have to offer.  It is being realized more and more the role public parks play in improving our health in several ways – to promoting physical activity to improving mental health and even the potential of reducing health care costs.

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