Investigating the impact of chair-based home exercises (CBEs) on physical fitness, activities of daily living, and balance in nursing home residents with balance disorders. The participants in this quasi-experimental study with a pre/posttest design were 60 older adults, with balance disorders ...
For seniors, yoga can also provide a valuable community and a way to get out of the house. In some cases, modifications to yoga to make the exercises more fit for seniors may decrease the overall health benefits of the exercises, but this is usually done to minimize the risk of injury ...
Public transportation serves people of all ages and from all walks of life, ranging from families, including their children, to business people on their way to the office, to the elderly.Often, people complain about the cost of public transportation when the rates are raised. When compared to...
Balance decreases as we age, and consequently, falling is a major concern for the elderly. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention(CDC), one of every three Americans over the age of 65 falls each year, and among individuals 65-84, falls account for 87% of allfra...
Choose a meditation posture that feels good for your body. This could be sitting in a chair or on a couch with feet flat on the floor, kneeling, legs crossed on a firm cushion or yoga mat, lying down on your back, or even standing or walking. If you’re sitting, try to keep your...
Five examples of aerobic exercises other than walking include: Running or jogging: Running or jogging is a faster-paced activity and is typically done outdoors or on a treadmill. It improves cardiovascular health, burns calories, increases leg strength, and boosts mental health. Swimming: Swimming ...
Plant-based foods are good for you. While the constant parade of new fad diets promise to offer health benefits, many nutritionists and doctors continue to encourage patients to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. "Plant-based diets are so often recommended by dietitians because of the impressive ...
Before you start your yoga practice, talk to your doctor to be sure it's safe for you. Some yoga exercises can be quite challenging; however, they often can be modified to work for you even if you have certain limitations, such as needing to sit in a chair during your workout. Becaus...
It is also important to note that you do not have to buy equipment to get started with resistance training. You can use your body weight for exercises likepushups,squats, andplanks. Or, you can use household items to add more weight like gallon jugs of water, soup cans in a canvas bag...
The great part of strength training is that is does not require any equipment – just your body weight and some space. Below are some great beginner body weight exercises for you to try at home or in conjunction with your aerobic training: Push-ups Chair tricep dips Squats Lunges Step-ups...