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4 Best Exercises for Older Adults
Exercise improves health and increases longevitiy. To get started, here are the 4 best exercises for older adults.

Need Encouragement to Exercise? Get a Free Exercise & Physical Activity Book
Are you older and want encouragement to exercise? Get a free exercise book, with exercise tips, diet advice, sample exercises and an exercise log.

Knee Replacement Exercises: What's Safe?
Following a knee replacement, a 75-year old reader asks for the best knee replacement exercises to reduce clicking sounds in a new knee.

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.

Why Stretching is Great For Older Adults
Learn the benefits of stretching for older adults, plus quick tips for stretching exercises from fitness expert Margaret Richard.

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

As I See Fit: Margaret Richard's Secrets for Staying Fit in Your 60's
Fitness expert Margaret Richard describes how she resists the effects of aging and menopause into her 60's.

Exercise Tips for Baby Boomers
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.

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.