Have you noticed that your strength is not what it used to be? Getting out of that chair, going up those stairs, lifting up the dog for a kiss. As we age, muscles just become less efficient. I was quoted […]
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Tim Caso: Weight Training for Older Guys
Tim Caso has more than four decades of weight training and competitive weight lifting experience. He has represented the United States in International Olympic Lifting Competition, and was the weight lifting coach for a New Jersey High School. He is […]
Chemotherapy and Leg Weakness
Hiya, could do with a bit of help! My mum is currently going through chemotherapy and has dvt, she’s having daily injections for blood thinning (one they’ve said she’ll have to have for life!) Her legs have swollen and are […]
Dick Curtis and Mary Tyler Moore
In memory of Mary Tyler Moore passing away January 25th, I had to post my great encounter with Dick Curtis last year. He is well-known for his appearance on The Dick Van Dyke show where Laura blurts out an embarrassing secret on […]
Vital exercises for those with limited mobility
In today’s world of health conscious celebrities and fitness personalities, we may overlook a very large part of our world that lives with limited mobility. Individuals with limited mobility may include seniors, disabled adults, and those with chronic medical conditions. […]
My Golden Rule for Senior Athletes
The first thing I like to get out of the way when speaking with seniors that exercise is to consider yourself an athlete. What? I am 75 years old! How can I be an athlete? All I do is […]
Best Exercise to Stay Fit into your 80’s
Older seniors can suddenly be faced with an overwhelming number of obstacles as they celebrate 80 or more birthdays. Not only do we find ourselves getting weaker, but medical problems also seem to appear out of nowhere. Today’s question is […]
Exercise for Seniors After Heart Surgery
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and there are over 500,000 coronary bypass procedures every year. I see many seniors after open heart surgery, including bypass surgery and valve repair or replacement surgery. That is why […]
Leg Strengthening Exercise for Seniors – Forward Lunge
One of my favorite leg strengthening exercises for seniors has to be the lunge. In this exercise, simply stand with feet at hip width at the side of your kitchen chair, lightly resting one hand on the backrest. Take a […]
Muscle Stiffness After Exercise
Today we have a great question from Sue Mitchel on muscle stiffness and what to do about it. Thanks for the great question. It reminds me of my somewhat comical and dry response when I see children playing, rolling on […]
