It’s common knowledge that exercise is essential for sound health. And this runs true for all age groups including those in their golden years. But the ugly truth is that seniors have limited options when it comes to exercise, as most activities would leave them with aches in the knees, back, hips or other body […]

Gardening as an activity can be enjoyed by everyone – including seniors. Only a few things can be more fulfilling than the experience of planting flowers and other types of plants and nurturing them until they blossom. Gardening has a lot of health benefits for elderly people who find interest in it. It is a […]

If you’re looking for the best fitness and activity trackers for seniors or elderly people, we’ve got you covered. Fitness tracking devices such as wristbands and smartwatches are becoming more and more popular because they’ve been severally proven to be effective in helping people to stay motivated to achieve their health goals. A study by […]

It goes without saying that seniors aren’t as physically active as the younger ones. This is quite understandable because older adults are mostly retired and being out of the active work force is expected to take a hit on physical activity. If you’re a senior and you’re looking to find a way to keep fit, […]

If you’ve been lucky to use both a fitness tracker and pedometer, you should be able to tell the difference. But for those that have used one of the two or neither, you might struggle to figure out the differences. In this post, we have highlighted the major difference between the two devices in order […]

There are several things a fitness tracker can do and one of its most popular features is its ability to calculate calories burned. Interestingly, the technology employed in producing this function is not known to many users of this device. Understanding how your wearable works in burning your calories is something you should know as […]

If you had your way, you’d love to grow old while your body stays younger and without any health issues. But the truth is old age comes with health concerns and the best way to deal with these challenge is to have the right information. One of the things you should know is, using a […]

When it comes to fitness tracking technology, Fitbit has become a household name. In fact, for most people, the brand name “Fitbit” has replaced the generic term “fitness tracker”, just as “iPad” has replaced “tablet”. This is no surprise, as Fitbit has consistently churned out a wide range of top-quality fitness trackers that has met […]

Yoga promotes a healthy and strong body, mind and spirit; and at the same time reduces a number of ills that come with ageing.  It helps to… maintain muscle softness and flexibility; reduce joint swelling; increase joint mobility and strength- thus improving overall balance and stability. aid digestion and improve cardiovascular and sleep. improve and […]

Golf is one of the best recreational sports for seniors and the elderly. To date, it remains the only sport that the aged can safely engage in, to exercise their bodies and gain recognition for their individual talents and shooting skills. This explains why it’s the most loved sports among many seniors who, interestingly, do […]