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Move a little, move a lot. The important thing is to make sure you keep moving! Make aerobics, strength building, flexibility, and balance all part of your daily exercise routine.
Move a little, move a lot. The important thing is to keep moving! Help make aerobics, strength building, flexibility, and balance all part of your daily exercise routine.

Staying Fit With Age-Related Pain: Top 5 Tips for Older Adults

Jun 03, 2024
Studies show that exercise slows the aging process and actually decreases pain. Learn why and how to get stronger and healthier as you age.

5 Tips to Help Older Adults Stay Motivated to Exercise

Jun 03, 2024
A Black senior woman is smiling while going for a run in the park.

Fit Movement Into Your Day

Multiple short periods of exercise can be as beneficial as longer periods for some aspects of fitness. Find out how to personalize your physical activity to make sure it is what you want to do and when you want to do it.

Heart Rate Zones by Age: A Guide for Older Adults

Oct 19, 2026
A senior person is monitoring their heart rate zone via their smart watch.

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know

Sep 15, 2026

How to Build and Maintain Muscle Mass After 50

Sep 10, 2026

Getting to and from the Floor: A Little Practice Can Help You Stay Independent

Jun 18, 2025

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Falls Free CheckUp

Did you know you have the power to lower your risk of falling? Take our 2-minute Falls Free CheckUp to see what causes falls and how to prevent them.

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