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10 Diet and Exercise Myths that Make It Harder to Lose Weight
Which diet and exercise myths are keeping you from reaching your weight goal? Learn which popular diet and exercise myths are false and can hinder your diet and exercise program.

Aging Gracefully: The Benefits of Exercise
Research shows that exercise helps people of all ages, including seniors. Here are a few benefits of exercise for seniors and people over 50.

Tips for Safe Senior Exercise
Some form of exercise will benefit everyone, at any age. Before you begin any senior exercise program, it’s important to follow these safety guidelines.

4 Types of Exercises That Seniors Need
Exercise can benefit any body, at any stage of life. To get started, here are 4 basic senior exercises you can do at home.

Exercise Tips for Baby Boomers - Follow These Exercise Tips to Avoid Sports Injuries
These exercise tips will help you avoid sports injuries. Designed for baby boomers, these exercise tips will help all older adults exercise more safely.

Physical Activity Improves Life Expectancy and Heart Health
A study shows that life expectancy and heart health increase in proportion to the amount of physical activity. Even moderate amounts of physical activity improve life expectancy and heart health in people 50 and older.

How to Start Doing Yoga
Yoga is a wonderful form of exercise for older adults. Yoga improves flexiblity, balance, and strength, and it reduces stress. You don't need to invest in a lot of equipment to enjoy yoga...and best of all, yoga is appropriate for just about everyone, at any age.

Books on Senior Fitness
No matter what your current level of activity, you can start a senior fitness program that suits your health and lifestyle. Being active is one of the keys to a healthier life.

Walk Your Way to Fitness
Recent studies have shown than walking is one of the most effective forms of exercise. Learn how you can start an effective walking program and stick with it.

Exercise Helps Senior Depression
Feeling depressed? Start moving. According to a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aerobic exercise may be as effective as medication for treating depression—and it works faster.

Total Body Stretch for Seniors
This basic stretching workout will help you improve flexibility and balance, and increase your range of motion for better mobility.

Ten Tips for Reaching Your Physical Activity Goals
Did you know that not geting enough physical activity is a risk factor for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke? Here are ten simple tips to help you get moving and reach your physical health.

Stay Fit at Home: Exercise Videos for Seniors
If you feel like working out without going out, take a look at this comprehensive list of exercise and dance videos designed for the special needs of seniors who want to stay fit.