Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining solid mental health. YMCA instructors are here to answer often asked questions about wellness.

Aerobic capacity decreases quicker than strength, though, as it “tends to be much more sensitive to periods of reduced training,” says Shaw. Around two weeks off, cardiopulmonary function starts to ...

Feeling drained and low on energy isn’t something we should accept at any age. Contrary to popular belief, fatigue isn’t an inevitable part of growing older. Physicians point out that it's a myth that ...

Celia Duff, 70, started doing intense fitness competitions three years ago. She works out five to six days a week and does a ...

Losing weight can be challenging at any age, but it can be especially tricky for seniors. As people grow older, their bodies ...

"A person loses approximately 10% of their muscle mass every 10 years starting at age 21, but if they maintain the muscle ...

Keep your body limber and supple at any age with these full-body stretches. Plus, learn the benefits of stretching as you ...

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Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and functioning.  It typically begins at some point in our ...

A 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis examined studies on the effects of calorie restriction and resistance training in older adults with obesity. Individuals who did resistance training two ...

However, it's also kept me from venturing into strength training, something I know I need to do (especially as I get older) to support the miles that bring me so much joy. Enter: Tonal ...

There are free options and paid apps, but it's hard to know which will suit your training needs. That's why we put these fitness apps to the test, joining strength training sessions, yoga classes ...