Some athletes have been training for weeks in anticipation of this year’s Tri-County Senior Olympics. Others may attend the Aug. 13 event at Sturtevant’s Fountain Banquet Hall for curiosity’s sake and ...

Fall is here, and pickleball has taken the senior fitness community by storm, offering a fun, low-impact way to stay active ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

Leslie and her students at the beautiful WoodGlen Senior Living are enjoying their seated chair dance and fitness workout. (Leslie Sokol photo) Summer time is here and with it comes the desire to get ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. As adults age, it becomes increasingly important to ...

If an older adult could use encouragement to get moving, there are various ways to help motivate them or make exercise seem more appealing. In its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the ...

"What are you going to do with all that free time?" Actual and soon-to-be retirees know the question well. When you're ready ...

102-year-old Peggy Roberts attended senior exercise classes for more than a decade. She'd get on a bus and arrive to class on time every week up until she died last summer. Her community at the gym ...

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes crucial for long-term health and wellness, but some forms of exercise begin to lose their appeal. Biking outdoors, for example, can be a fun and ...

Regular physical activity can boost stamina and mobility while also strengthening the body and mind. Quality equipment and routines don’t have to be elaborate to be effective. Exercise is vital for ...