Muscle memory is a commonly used term for motor skill acquisition and retention. Activities like cycling or swimming are good examples of muscle memory in action, as people can perform these movements ...

Balance is a foundational element of human biomechanics. Without it, all the strength in the world is unavailable -- and the potential becomes far greater than any actualized performance. This week, I ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

When the calendar pages turn past the half-century mark, the body begins whispering new messages about balance and stability. Falls become more than just embarrassing moments—they transform into ...

After participants warmed up with exercises like side bends, neck rolls and calf raises, East Stroudsburg exercise science students guided them through exercise stations aimed at improving balance, ...

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- The CDC reports that falls among adults 65 and older are not only common, costly and preventable, but are also the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older ...

In my younger years, I was an exercise nut. The good news is I was fit and lean and loved to work out. The bad news is I overdid it. One way you can overdo it is to keep going even though you are ...

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. MARION — They are octogenarians, nonagenarians and centenarians, but they’re still kicking. In this case ...

AUBURN HILL, Mich. – An Oakland County exercise class is helping seniors reduce the risk of falling. It’s simply called “Exercise with Amanda.” That’s because this class doesn’t fit neatly into any ...

Let’s get clear on what water aerobics is. Put simply, it’s any exercise class that’s performed in the water. Technically speaking, the term water aerobics implies a cardio component, but water ...