Senior's Health

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.

We’re here to tell you all of the important screenings and tests every senior should get and why they are important to you and your health.

So how do we protect against falls, particularly for seniors? The best place to start is by strengthening the body with a few standing balance exercises. Start with a good balance training program.

This might not seem like a big issue now, but if this loss of flexibility continues to get worse, so will the side effects. You might start to find it difficult to go on long walks, exercise, or even get out of bed in the morning! The good news is this is preventable and seniors can easily improve their flexibility so that their muscles and tendons stay agile with age.

If you’re nervous about your stability, this is the right article for you! Even as a senior, there is a lot you can do to prevent falls from occurring, starting today! Here are 7 tips on how to improve body awareness and prevent falls.

Did you know that dancing, at any age, has many benefits for the mind and body? In this article, we’re going to break down the ways dancing is good for our health, and then get into a step-by-step video on low impact salsa dancing for beginners!