Resistance Band Exercises For Older Adults
It's well documented on this site and elsewhere that older adults especially should regularly be performing strength training exercises, because of the many benefits to their health and overall lifestyle.…
Balance Exercises For Seniors
Balance is a vital skill for all of us. It's one that becomes more important as we get older, since the consequences of poor balance, including falls, injuries and fractures…
The Effect of Resistance Training on Mental Health in Older Adults
As we age, it’s common to experience more issues with both our physical and mental health. However research has shown that regular exercise, specifically resistance training, can improve both physical…
Can you still gain muscle in older age?
The short answer is yes, you can gain muscle at any age. Our muscles are living tissues which respond to the load and stress we put upon them. Strength training,…
Exercises for Osteoporosis: Treatment & Prevention
Osteoporosis is a condition affecting the bones, in which the bones lose strength (technically known as lower bone density), meaning there is an increased risk of fracture. With normal ageing…
How Strength Training Can Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Lifestyle factors are the leading causes of cancers worldwide. Physical inactivity specifically is becoming an increasingly accepted risk factor for the diagnosis of the major cancers, and death from these…
Why Your Parents Should Lift Weights
*This article was originally uploaded as a guest post on Lift Team 6 Have you ever discussed weight training with the older adults in your life? Here's why you should…