We lead busy lives, and between school, work or spending time with family, it can be tricky to make time for working out, especially when first establishing a regular exercise routine. But keep this ...

Strengthen your legs & core without getting down on the ground! Try these 4 effective chair yoga moves to strengthen and tone your abs & legs, all while seated in a chair! Perfect for beginners, ...

Starting an exercise routine can be one of the best decisions for your health, but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re new to fitness. The good news is you don’t need fancy equipment or hours at ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

Chair-based exercise classes and chair yoga are gaining popularity among our community of older adults and now among younger adults at home recovering from surgery. These low-impact, accessible ...

Mobility exercises can be a useful tool for promoting joint health, which is key for maintaining quality of life. These exercises do not require a gym membership or expensive equipment to perform.

The hardest part of working out consistently? Getting started. Once you do, though, you start feeling (and soon, seeing!) the positive impact on your mind and body. Whatever your age or experience, ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re new to exercise, managing balance issues, or have limited mobility and looking for a gentle way to stay active, chair ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Emotional well-being to fall prevention. Doing yoga with the use of a chair rather than a mat on the floor has a lot to offer people of all ages. Older women struggling with osteoporosis can improve ...

Mercy Health in Youngstown is introducing a free coaching program designed to help individuals prioritize their health and well-being through personalized one-on-one sessions. Participants in Mercy ...

Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...