Articles On:exercise advice

Why You Should Try Ellipticals

If you’re looking for a way to combine cardio with strength training, then hop on ...

Senior man exercising on an elliptical and having fun doing it.

December 16, 2025

Ask the Harvard Experts: When Age Affects Exercise Capacity

Inevitably and naturally, age affects exercise capacity, resulting in decreased performance and endurance. The importance ...

senior women exercising and lamenting that age affects exercise capacity.

Less Sitting and More Movement Supports Heart Health

Does it really make a difference if people – older adults in particular – spend ...

Senior woman in a chair pondering less sitting for her health.

October 29, 2024

More Efficient Walking Tips

Walking is a wonderful way to stay healthy, and you might be able to get ...

Two seniors walking on a beautiful day implementing walking upgrades.

Exercise and Joint Pain: What’s the Connection?

Are exercise and joint pain related? Does exercise increase pain or mitigate it? Seniors Guide ...

A man learning yoga or tai chi in a gym. For article on exercise and joint pain. Image by Yuri Arcurs

February 20, 2024

Finding Time to Exercise is Easier Than You Think

Finding time to exercise is easier than you think. Read on for some great practical ...

Woman finding time to exercise by raking the leaves outside.

Strategies for Staying Active Despite Joint Pain

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I enjoy an active lifestyle, from gardening to playing golf, cross-country skiing ...

Man with joint pain holding knee

October 11, 2022

Riding a Bike – Again – As an Older Adult

It’s just like riding a bike. Or is it? Seniors Guide writer Terri L. Jones ...

Multigenerational family on bikes. Image by Wavebreakmedia Ltd. Dreamstime. Riding a bike has evolved. Cyclists offer tips for any adult thinking about biking again, including electric bikes, gear, seat, clothes, etc.

Find a Walking Tip to Keep You Moving

Among Seniors Guide’s five walking tips, you’re sure to find a walking tip that motivates ...

couple walking on beach photo by Ammentorp Dreamstime. Find a walking tip that motivates you: reflecting on the benefits, establishing a routine, achieving goals, exercise with companions and more.

Dumbbells for Women Over 50: A Smart Move

Writer Larissa Banting talks with physical trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of using dumbbells ...

Seniors With Dumbbells at home. Photo By Viktoriia Hnatiuk Dreamstime. Trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of dumbbells for women over 50, from why to start to tips on beginning a simple weight-training routine.