Category Archives: Fitness

Florida Seniors Dancing For Better Health

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Did you know that one of the most popular aerobic exercise options among seniors is dancing? Whether you’re more of a solo act, you prefer a partner, or a couple of them….dancing is a great way to control and even lose weight, boost your mood, and enhance your balance skills. You might think that you […]

A Popular Florida Pastime: Pickleball; the Benefits and What to Know

Senior Playing Pickleball

Pickleball is a popular pastime in Florida and more than half of those that play the sport are 55 or older and at least 32.7% of people that play the sport are at least 65 or older. Physical activity is a great way to tap into a variety of wellness benefits and pickleball allows players to exercise, […]

Seniors and the Secrets of Gardening

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This isn’t only for the avid gardener as all seniors should know the lesser-known powers that gardening consists of. What’s interesting is that those that fall between the ages of 35 and 44 are the most active gardeners but there are so many health and later-life concerns that seniors have and something as simple as starting a […]

The Health Benefits of Golfing You Didn’t Know About

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About 5.3 million American seniors over the age of 65 play golf and most of them play for the love of the game or the thrill of a new hobby sport. Golf is far more than just a leisurely way to spend time with friends, and family, or to pass time. It’s also a surprisingly effective way […]

Limited Mobility? Here’s How to Build an Appropriate Workout Routine as a Senior

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What many people don’t realize is that more than 1 in every 4 adults in the United States that are over the age of 50, don’t exercise regularly. As you grow older, it can become increasingly challenging to keep up with a fitness routine. That’s not too hard to understand considering that as we age […]