There’s no denying the many (many) benefits that come with practicing mat Pilates. First off, this low-impact form of fitness ...

The good news is, even if you already have osteoporosis, it’s not too late to start taking care of your bones. Since your ...

Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

Strength isn’t just about looking fit—it’s about supporting joint integrity, protecting against injury and preserving ...

Background: Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) has been the leading cause of disability globally for at least three decades. Totally, 10% to 20% of people who experience acute lower back pain episodes often ...

Getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker. In fact, senior weight lifting —that is, doing resistance training with machines and/or free weights in your 60s and beyond—offers physical and mental ...

Aim The study was designed to establish the relationship between hamstrings–quadriceps (H–Q) strength ratio and the performance of tasks in Berg’s Balance Scale among stroke survivors.Method ...

I had the joy of asking personal trainer Kirra Mitlo to put together a five-move bodyweight workout designed to help improve ...

“For older adults, a strong core helps prevent falls, supports proper posture, and facilitates the safe performance of daily ...

The aging process is frequently associated with declines in muscular strength, 3 balance, 5 postural control, 6 muscular endurance, and increased energy cost and fatigue with ambulation. 7 Several ...

Balance problems are common in older adults. Left untreated, balance issues can result in falls, the leading cause of injuries in adults over age 65. However, you can reduce your risk of falls by ...