CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The YMCA of South Hampton Roads offers a free four-week Senior Fit Program that helps Chesapeake residents over 55 improve their physical and mental strength through fitness and ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Apr. 3—COLUMBIA BASIN — Classics require a little more maintenance. That applies to cars, houses and bodies, according to the National Council on Aging. "Regular exercise can help older adults stay ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Seniors inside the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center watch a video about how to prevent themselves from falling and getting seriously injured. The YMCA and the Union-Snyder Agency ...

It’s only just begun, but the Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) program has already made an immense impact on Mercer Island senior participants. The city’s Youth and Family Services (YFS) ...

Trish Murphy said she was surprised when Universal Athletic Club notified her it was dropping SilverSneakers, the popular program that offers free gym access and fitness classes to eligible older ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...