Some think that it’s too late to start or they’re afraid they don’t have the stamina required or that exercise will be harmful in some way. Others are concerned about the cost to join a gym or the need for special equipment. “It’s never too late,” says Dr. Landsverk, “and in fact you are putting… Continue reading Why Doesn’t Every Older Adult Exercise?
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Measuring Your Fitness Progress
Editor’s note: We all know the importance of fitness, but it can sometimes be discouraging to think we’re not making any progress. Still, that’s probably not the case. Experts from the National Institute on Aging, offer some easy ways to measure your improvement. As always, check with your doctor before beginning or changing any exercise… Continue reading Measuring Your Fitness Progress
Exercising with Osteoarthritis
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is seen especially among older people. Sometimes it is called degenerative joint disease, the institute says. Osteoarthritis mostly affects cartilage, the hard but slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they meet… Continue reading Exercising with Osteoarthritis