Exercising regularly is one of the biggest components of a healthy lifestyle and that is especially true as we age. Exercise helps our physical and mental health, improves sleep, gives us more energy, and helps lower our risk of many chronic conditions. However, it can be hard to stay motivated to exercise, especially as an older adult, which is why …
Just 30 minutes of walking each day can increase your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost your muscle power and endurance. Regular walking can also reduce your risk of things like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. However, your life is busy already, and it can be hard to find the time …
As we get older, we lose some of our physical ability and strength. While this is a natural part of aging, it can increase the risk of falls and other adverse events, and it can make it hard just to do your daily activities. Luckily, regular exercise is a great way to combat this, and regular exercise can also benefit …
Pickleball is an increasingly popular paddle sport, similar to ping pong or tennis, and one of the fastest growing areas of the sport is pickleball for seniors. It’s an easy to learn game, and you don’t have be an expert to play it and have fun. If you’re having a hard time imagining how a game like tennis might be …
We all know we need exercise, but if you don’t have indoor equipment, the thought of a walk or bike ride outside in July in South Georgia likely doesn’t sound appealing or even safe. It can be easy to give up and forgo exercise–telling yourself you’d only do it if you had a pool to go swimming in, if you …
Swimming isn’t just a great way to cool off in the South Georgia heat, it’s also a great exercise option for older adults. You also don’t have to have your own pool to enjoy it. Many YMCAs and community centers have pools you may be able to use. In this article, we’ll go over the benefits of swimming for seniors. …
It’s not uncommon to lose strength and dexterity with your fingers and hands as you age. In fact, musculoskeletal hand problems are common in people over 50, and this only increases with people over 65. This can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other issues. However, it’s not just about improving the strength of your …
Our memory declining is, unfortunately, a natural part of aging. However, there are lots of activities seniors can participate in to slow down the process as much as possible. Stimulating brain games are one of those options, and they’re fun too! In this article, we’ll go over some of the top games that exercise your brain, with traditional and online …
Tai chi has many physical and emotional benefits, but not everyone is familiar with the practice. Tai chi started out as a Chinese tradition, but it is now a popular form of exercise too. It has been associated with decreased anxiety and depression, improvements in brain functioning, and management of some chronic diseases, among other things. We’ll go over the …
The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of heart-pumping exercise for heart health, but most of us aren’t getting that. However, 150 minutes is less than 22 minutes each day, and this activity can improve your overall health, prevent disease (like heart disease!), and improve quality of life. When you’re trying to add exercise into your …
