I was asked by a reader to show a way to get up from the ground after a fall. It is a good idea to…
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Last month I shared my favorite exercise for seniors, the sit to stand. You can see it here. This exercise is my favorite because it…
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Today I am very happy to have Nate Guadagni on the show. Nate has been teaching yoga, Qigong and meditation full time for over thirteen…
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When we refer to the process of aging we usually think of the simple passage of time, how many birthdays we have had or what…
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Today I have a great guest, Richard Bowie. Richard emailed me about his challenges living with a cerebral hemorrhage in 2001, which resulted in a…
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Today we’re going to look at endurance. As you know endurance is part of the four pillars of senior fitness. And that includes strength, flexibility,…
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In today’s post I use some props to demonstrate the benefits of exercise. As I have said many times on eldergym.com, and in many email…
Read MoreExercise and Parkinson’s Disease With Patrick LoSasso
Patrick LoSasso, CSCS*D, is a trainer and an internationally recognized authority on Parkinson’s exercise. He consults with medical professionals and trainers, sharing his unique and evidence…
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Some of the reasons seniors fall is due to walking on what we call uneven terrain. This may be in your back yard stepping over…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Balance With Ladder Drills
In today’s post, I’d like to show you how to improve your speed, agility, and balance using ladder drills. As with any balance exercise, they…
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