Yoga has become a popular means of exercise for older adults. And no wonder. It makes their bodies fitter and their minds calmer. Seniors benefit from improvements in balance, stronger muscles, reduced joint pain and more energy.

Modifications should be made to the various yoga poses for seniors with osteoporosis and joint problems. Instructors should be knowledgeable about these necessary modifications. (more…)

Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern in the United States as more cases of the disease are being seen in children. Usually type 2 diabetes affects people who are obese and over age 40. Over the past 20 years however, doctors have seen an increase in type 2 diabetes among children. (more…)

We all know that exercise is good for us and we’ve all heard that exercising is the healthiest thing to do. You might feel reluctant about exercise, thinking that you’ll need to join a gym or buy expensive equipment but in fact, physical activity can be done at a very low cost or no cost at all. Maybe you relate exercise to jogging or any other kind of exercise you dislike, but you need to change your way of thinking. You can gradually incorporate physical activity into your life and make it fun. (more…)

If you’re reading this, then you already know that natural weight gain is something that’s hard to accomplish. The key to natural weight gain is to work more intense! You’re going to have to eat more and lift more if you want to get big. A lot of people think that the only thing that’s necessary to gain weight is to weight lift. It’s an extremely important aspect, but that’s not everything. The other important part comes from your diet. In this article, I am going to examine those two aspects and give you advice on how you can have natural weight gain from them. (more…)

If you ever experience an afternoon slump, there is an easy way to revive your energy.

While you are doing the stretching, remember to:

• Breathe deeply and slowly
• Stretch to the point of feeling a “”release,”" but not to the point of feeling pain
• Hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds, or more if it feels good
• Go slow and be gentle. Over time you’ll actually feel greater benefits every day (more…)

The fitness industry’s ideas about what constitutes a good workout are ever changing. Recent changes and predictions show an emphasis on simplicity and time efficient workouts. (more…)

We don’t often think about our backs until they start to hurt. Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the country.
(more…)

People who use weight training to ease their lower back pain are better off than those who choose other forms of exercise such as jogging, according to a University of Alberta study. (more…)