by mg_user | Mar 14, 2014 | Fitness
You might have heard the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know that now adding weight training to your cardio routine can keep the doctor away too?A new study from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research...
by mg_user | Feb 24, 2014 | Fitness
Hip replacement surgery is an extremely common orthopedic procedure. Its success rate is extremely high and your likelihood of returning to regular, healthy and pain-free hip function is too. But this doesn’t mean that recovery is instantaneous or automatic. In order...
by mg_user | Feb 11, 2014 | Fitness
For the elderly, staying active is a crucial part of the aging process. Senior citizens find themselves in a “use it, or lose it” situation – if they do not stay active they will lose the muscle mass and aerobic ability they need to stay active as...
by mg_user | Jan 31, 2014 | Fitness
Study after study has found that physical and mental exercise is a key component of longevity, maintaining health during old age, and helping seniors to prevent the onset of dementia and depression. Creating a lifestyle that is filled with physical activity and mental...
by mg_user | Jan 20, 2014 | Fitness
One of the very best ways for seniors to stay active, healthy and happy is to remain engaged in regular exercise. But it can be challenging to remain engaged, motivated and committed to your routine. This why signing up for group exercise classes can be a fantastic...
by mg_user | Jan 8, 2014 | Fitness
As we age, it becomes ever more important that we maintain a regular exercise routine. But the reality is, as we age, we also become more susceptible to injury and chronic discomfort due to our regular exercise routine. It’s kind of a Catch-22. The wear-and-tear of...
