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Want to work out at home to maintain fitness and muscle strength? Don’t want to spend a lot of money on a bulky piece of fitness equipment that could end up gathering dust? Elastic resistance bands are simple, inexpensive and help to build muscle strength among older adults.

Retirement often means a more relaxed and leisurely lifestyle. But that doesn’t mean giving up on exercise: regular physical activity is the key to health and vitality.

Wearable technology encourages people to be more active (at least in the short term), which can lead to weight loss and other health benefits.

Physical exercise can help improve some conditions associated with aging and frailty, such as improving walking speed.

People at risk of heart disease can improve their health by exercising and changing their diet. Lifestyle counselling programs can help people make these changes.

Rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, function, balance and strength help patients recover faster and avoid long-term disability after hip surgery.

Tai chi is a form of exercise that offers low risk of injury. It promotes general health and well-being, and may help improve cognitive performance in older adults.

Slowing of your walking speed is associated with aging and most are concerned with knowing what speeds are safe for normal community activities. Here are some effective strategies to improve walking speed.

Nordic walking is popular among older adults. The evidence for the benefits and harms for this exercise are reviewed.

Walking can contribute to improved health, and walking in groups offers additional benefits.

Studies have concluded that yoga is effective in reducing back pain and related disability, particularly in the short term.

Slowing of your walking speed is associated with aging and most are concerned with knowing what speeds are safe for normal community activities. A simple test can determine your walking speed.