We naturally lose muscle mass as we get older. This process starts around the age of 36, and by the time we are 80 we’ve lost about 50% of our muscle mass. Long periods of inactivity can also cause us to lose a greater amount of muscle mass than we might normally. This has been […]
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As the foundation of our body, a strong core does more than just help with weight management! It improves balance, posture, reduces aches and pains such as the back, and will protect from future injury.
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Balance is one of those bodily functions that most people take for granted until they no longer have it. It’s something we learn from a young age, but as we get older, our muscles and joints get more stiff which inevitably affects our balance. Here’s a deeper look into the 10 reasons why it is important to maintain balance after the age of 50.
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There are so many incredible benefits that come from walking — plus it’s an easy exercise that can be done anywhere without any equipment. Here’s a look at all the benefits of walking, as well as a 30-minute low impact walking exercise video for seniors.
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If you’re not exercising and strengthening the muscle surrounding the knee joint, it’ll result in a breakdown of cartilage and further wear and tear. Thankfully this can be reversed by starting a knee strengthening program. Here are 10 exercises to get started.
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As we age, our bodies ability to produce the proteins that the muscles need to grow decreases. When protein production falls, individual muscle cells get smaller. This is why it’s so important for seniors to do strength training. Follow along to this video of sitting strength training exercises for seniors.
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