Physical activity is an important part of healthy aging. Check out these articles, which were previously housed on the Go4Life exercise and physical activity website, to learn the latest on how exercise and physical activity can help you stay healthy as you age. Find tips on how to fit exercise into your daily life safely and get motivated to get moving!
In the News
Higher daily step count linked with lower all-cause mortality
Fragmented physical activity linked to higher risk of death in older adults
Cardiovascular health status at age 50 linked to dementia risk in later life
Healthy lifestyle associated with lower risk of dementia independent of genetic risk, study finds
Articles
Exercising with Chronic Conditions
You can still exercise if you have diabetes, arthritis, or another health condition. Talk with your doctor about how your health condition might affect your ability to be active.
Fun Ways for Older Adults to Stay Physically Active
Being physically active with your family is a great way to stay healthy. Find ways to stay active in all 4 seasons.
How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise
Find tips on how to to get started with exercise and physical activity, including setting fitness goals and creating an activity log.
Finding the Right Fitness Shoes and Clothes
Wear the right gear for physical activity to improve both performance and pleasure. Follow these tips for selecting shoes and other fitness clothing.
Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors for Older Adults
It's important to make sure that you can exercise outdoors safely. Find tips that can help you stay safe as you get moving!
Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability
What four types of exercise should you do as you grow older? Try endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance activities to stay independent for longer.
Staying Motivated to Exercise: Tips for Older Adults
Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence, so use these tips to find motivation to exercise.
Real-Life Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity
No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. Learn about the many benefits of being physically active.
Exercise and Physical Activity Tracking Tools
Keeping track of your progress is a great way to stay motivated to exercise. Use these tracking tools to help stick to your exercise routine.
Starting and Sustaining a Walking Club for Older Adults Toolkit
In this toolkit: Why Start a Walking Club for Older Adults? Getting Organized Safety First Recruiting Walkers On the Walk Keeping Walkers Engaged Resources About this Toolkit Why Start a Walking Club for Older Adults? Walking is a wonderful way for older adults to be physically active! It’s easy, it
Partnering with Public Libraries to Offer Exercise Activities for Older Adults Toolkit
In addition to providing stellar health literacy collections and reference services, today’s public libraries are fast becoming places where older adults can participate in exercise and physical activities. Yoga, tai chi, aerobics classes, walking clubs and other physical activities designed
