We often take walking for granted, yet it’s a true superstar for our health. A regular brisk walk does wonders: it helps manage your weight, dramatically lowers your risk of serious conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and even lifts your spirits, helping to fend off depression. [...]
Is your age keeping you from working out? Are you telling yourself that you’re too old and you’ll be too sore for resistance training? Well there’s some good news and bad news. The good news is, a recent study has shown that older adults DO NOT experience more muscle tissue [...]
It’s a goal touted by fitness trackers and health gurus alike: 10,000 steps a day. But is this magic number truly the key to a longer, healthier life? The answer is a resounding yes! Far from being just a catchy aspiration, walking a brisk 10,000 steps daily (roughly five miles) [...]
The notion of “exercise” can sometimes conjure images of grueling gym sessions and the relentless pounding of a treadmill. But there’s a way for older adults to boost their health and well-being that feels less like a chore and more like a celebration: the wonderful world of dance. It moves [...]
Let’s face it, convincing some seniors to swap their favorite armchair for a pair of sneakers can feel like herding cats… wearing tiny resistance bands. But fear not, fitness gurus! Jordan Deneau, a bright spark from the University of Windsor’s kinesiology crew, bravely ventured into the land of leisure (aka, [...]
Let’s be honest, folks, we’ve reached an age where “vigorous exercise” might sound like chasing after a runaway grandchild. But fear not! There’s a superpower we all possess, one that costs absolutely nothing and can be done practically anywhere: walking. Think about it. No fancy equipment, no sweaty gyms with [...]
