Medicine balls are effective strength training tools that can help provide resistance in a full-body workout. Strength training is important for seniors because it can help prevent muscle mass decline as well as help increase bone density, and may even ward off chronic diseases!
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Boxing is especially beneficial for the senior population for so many reasons. From improving overall strength to cognitive benefits and beyond. Follow along as we explore the many benefits of boxing for seniors, including a video with specific exercises seniors can try at home!
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Whether you’re looking to fit back into your favourite outfit or preparing for a special event, here are 3 tips to help seniors lose weight.
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An effective fitness plan needs to include weights and a commitment to strength training. It doesn’t mean you have to pump 50-pound dumbbells or spending your whole trip to the gym on the weight machines, but it does mean some investment of time and energy in using weights.
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Exercise is something we hear a lot about from medical professionals and the media, but how much of it is true? Let’s take a look at 14 common (and potentially dangerous) misconceptions about exercise.
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We’ve compiled a list of 7 workout options that offer great midday forms of exercise because they work up little perspiration in 30- and 60-minutes, which is just covered by the average lunchtime break!
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