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Category: Senior Fitness
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A makeover takes on a whole new dimension when you reach the age where injections, nips, tucks, and cosmetics aren’t doing the trick. A senior makeover is a little more intense, and of course it refers to health care, nutrition, and yikes, the dreaded “E” word. Sorry but it really does boils down to “use…
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Even if you are fairly active you may wonder if you are doing enough of the right things. Do you need professional help, or can you figure it out on your own? If you have not exercised in years, or if you are dealing with a life changing chronic condition, you should probably get…
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Special Needs Exercise Programs Yes, seniors have special needs. This is one of the decisions that no one can make for you. You must this, because your needs will multiple until you get to the point where you become truly disabled. The key is to find a program designed especially for older people. You can’t…
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Stereotypes about aging are alive and well. They are hard to ignore. Studies reveal how dangerous they can be if they affect the way you think about yourself. It starts early on. You are led to believe that aging is something to dread. “They” suggest that you should do everything, cosmetically and physically, to delay…
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A friend sent a picture of her garden plot, and it was a sight to behold. The full color pictures of ripe red tomatoes, luscious fruits, and healthy greenery were awesome. Only a senior can fully appreciate both the work involved and the joy of gardening. Gardening is therapeutic. Researchers will be the first to…
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We all have them. Adults begin noticing aches and pains in their mid-to-late 40’s. We worked through them then, but now, at double that age, we know that they are here to stay. We learned to grin and bear it over the years, but it gets harder and harder as time goes by. Experts tell…
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Fun and activity, strange bedfellows, you might be thinking. Whether you exercised as a young adult or not, you probably have some rather pointed opinions about the subject. Seniors grew up before going to the gym and running marathons became the “thing” to do. You stayed fit by hard work and didn’t think much about…
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The time will come when strenuous exercises, even yoga, will be a bit of a stretch (pun). Unless you are super flexible or have been a yoga student for the past 40 years, you just can’t do it anymore. What do you do if you are plagued with shoulder, back, or hip pain? Discuss your…
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Walking is important to the homebound senior. Whether you are staying home because of social distancing or because your transportation options are limited is beside the point. Now is the time to reevaluate your mobility options and start an exercise program. Walking used to be considered just a way to get from one place to…
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Stand up straight! When you reach a certain age, it is not unusual to feel that the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Fortunately, it is not. The heaviness that you feel is more likely due to changes in your posture. Posture problems can occur at any age but are more noticeable in…