You've hit a milestone age, and honestly, the rules have changed a bit. Your body talks back more than it used to. Recovery ...

Aquatic exercises can be highly beneficial for balance, mood, and overall well-being in older adults. Older adults can try various types of exercises in the pool. Regular physical activity is ...

It's a fun way to cool down and stay fit. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, adults ages 55 and up can attend a free aquatic exercise program. The classes are held by certified swim instructors from Toledo ...

I found the secret to better blood pressure in an unexpected place: my local community center.

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...

It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

Many people subscribe to some form of aerobic activity to get fit, lose weight, and improve overall wellness. However, those who struggle with chronic pain or arthritis may avoid aerobic activity, ...

Surveys and studies have shown that approximately 67% of seniors were sedentary for more than 8.5 hours out of their day. And while the golden years are certainly prime time for catching up on reading ...

When Woodbury-based physical therapist Ken Shah heard seniors complaining about their balance and joint pain, he jumped to action. Using his previous experience with aquatic therapy, Shah put together ...

Whether you call it water running, aqua jogging or hydrotherapy, you can't beat a workout in water for an array of health benefits, many experts say. Everyone from pro athletes to stroke survivors are ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...