Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...

If you want the benefits of yoga but are little unsure about your mobility or balance, chair yoga for seniors may be the ideal ergonomic workout for you. You don't have to worry about balancing on one ...

Exercise is important for people of all ages and fitness abilities. Chair exercises offer a safe and approachable workout, especially for older adults. Physical activity is essential for healthy aging ...

For seniors aiming to stay active, improve mobility, or gently build strength, resistance bands are one of the most effective and low-impact tools available. Unlike heavy weights, they provide a safer ...

Sometimes Barbara Schutzman exercises while standing. Other times she does her workout from a chair, like during Mary Beth Perfas’ Sit & Stay Fit class at Northern Dutchess Hospital Women’s View ...

Lauretta Jennings of Hingham developed a fun chair exercise program for seniors called Chaboom! four years ago and it is still going strong at area senior residences. This video from 2012 shows how ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re new to exercise, managing balance issues, or have limited mobility and looking for a gentle way to stay active, chair ...

Chair yoga can be useful for older adults who have issues with balance or would like to improve their strength. Using a chair can help reduce the risk of falls and make the exercises easier for ...