older adults Archives - IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Apps and Websites for Older-Adult Training

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA / March 8, 2021

Fitness professionals who are passionate about training older adults may want to consider developing digital and virtual exercise options.

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / March 8, 2021

A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that adults with the highest levels of vitamin C had more skeletal muscle growth.

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA / January 11, 2021

High-intensity interval training improves fitness and well-being among older adults over age 70 and may even increase longevity

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA / January 11, 2021

Researchers found that high-intensity resistance training in physical rehabilitation is safe and improves function and satisfaction for older adults.

By Gilles Beaudin, MSc / November 9, 2020

With a tailored regimen that includes muscular power training, adults can keep their bodies fit and functional well into their later years.