Doing Flexibility Exercises are So Important As You Age Flexibility helps you age well. we all know what happens when even the best-laid plans are put off until the end—they seldom happen. Yes, you go into daily exercises and, with an intention of stretching, “after your workout,” but then it turns into, “I’ll stretch when […]
Introduction To Balance Exercises 3 Balance Exercises 3. Maintaining good balance is a fundamental aspect of senior well-being. As we age, changes in muscle strength and flexibility can impact our stability, increasing the risk of life-threatening falls. Also, many falls happen in the home, especially after waking up. However, the good news is that balance can […]
Flexibility in Older Adults Flexibility Stretches for Older Adults. As we age, we may find it more difficult to be as flexible and mobile as we once were. Consequently, this is due to a variety of reasons: natural wear and tear on the body over time. Also, changes in our hormone levels, and joint health […]
Introduction to Improving Your Balance Improving Your Balance. We recently covered walking and how to walk with the head upright. And the position of the foot for each step. But now let’s work on improving our balance. Here, balance problems are a common reason why many older adults fall and are seriously injured. Others may […]
What is forward head posture? Balance And Forward Head Posture. When a person maintains good posture, their head aligns vertically with the spine. But forward head posture (FHP) occurs when a person is leaning their head forward, out of neutral alignment with their spine. Here, when the alignment of the head is off, it can […]
Senior Stretching Aids Mobility Senior Stretching For Mobility 2. It’s common knowledge that people slow down as they age. However, daily activities like standing up from a chair and getting in and out of bed become increasingly difficult. Because these limitations are often caused by a decline in muscle strength and flexibility. What is flexibility? […]
Senior Stretching Aids Mobility Senior Stretching For Mobility 1. So then, it’s common knowledge that people slow down as they age. However, daily activities like standing up from a chair and getting in and out of bed become increasingly difficult. Because these limitations are often caused by a decline in muscle strength and flexibility. Flexibility […]
Introduction Upper Body Stretches. Seated Upper Body Stretches. In our technology-laden world, many of you are at home, where we sit daily for hours, without exercise. If you sit for long periods of time each day working on a computer, you may be at risk for developing health problems like stress. When you’re experiencing stress, […]
Introduction Balance Exercise for Seniors Balance Exercise for Seniors. Even for older adults who are physically active and fit, there comes a time when their balance begins to diminish. And it’s a natural part of ageing. But a wide variety of strength and balance exercises for seniors can help you maintain your balance. Also, not […]
What Is Stretching? The Benefits of stretching. Here, when most people think of fitness they think of cardiovascular and strength exercise. But there is another important component of fitness—stretching. So then, if you want to develop and maintain optimal fitness, be sure to include stretching in your daily regimen. Also, stretching is not only critical […]