Balance, Flow, and Core Strength
Learn how core training supports balance, mobility, and sport performance in athletes and older adults, with practical exercises and a downloadable infographic.
Ten Benefits of Physical Activity as We Age
Regular physical activity plays an important role in healthy aging, helping individuals maintain strength, mobility and overall quality of life. From improving muscle and bone health to reducing the risk of falls and chronic diseases, staying active offers numerous benefits as we age. Developed by ACSM’s Strategic Health Initiative on Aging, this infographic highlights 10 key […]
What ‘Super’ Hazel Can Teach Us About Active Aging
About this story The Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging initiative highlights the powerful role physical activity plays in supporting health, function, and quality of life as we age. In this contributor story, Amelia Iams PT, DPT, CKTP, CIDN, CCI shares the lasting influence of her grandmother, “Super Hazel,” whose lifelong commitment to staying active reminds us that […]
Wearables Hold Top Spot in ACSM’s 2027 Fitness Trends
ACSM announces top fitness trends for 2027.
Nutrition Guide for Senior Athletes
Why Nutrition Needs Change With Age Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide the body with energy: protein, carbohydrate and fat. Getting the right amounts supports training, recovery and muscle health. The table below shows the daily recommended amounts of each for active older adults. Macronutrients Nutrient Daily Recommended Amount Notes Protein 1.0 to 1.2 g/kg […]
New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Growing Population
By 2040, most cancer survivors in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. Many will survive for five or more years, which means that they will be living with the combined threats of aging and cancer well past their initial diagnosis. Cancer and its treatments can accelerate typical aging, hastening the decline toward […]
Active Voice | Rethinking Cardiac Aging: Resistance Training is More Than a Muscle Intervention
For decades, we have told our patients, students, and colleagues that aerobic exercise is the cornerstone of cardiovascular health. Walking, running, cycling, and other endurance-based activities have long been viewed as the primary exercise strategies for protecting the aging heart. Resistance training, meanwhile, has largely been prescribed for different reasons—to increase muscle mass, improve strength, […]
Being Active as We Get Older | Rx for Health
Our golden years can be powerful years. The older you are, the more you can benefit from physical activity. Experts now say that any physical activity counts toward better health – even just a few minutes!
Active Voice | Exercise Improves Cerebrovascular Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Over the past decade, we have recognized that brain changes do not begin when cognitive symptoms appear. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias, the underlying pathophysiological processes may develop silently over many years, and cerebrovascular dysfunction is likely to be one of the earliest abnormalities. This perspective shaped a primary question of our recent […]
Being Active During the Perimenopausal Years | Rx for Health
Regular physical activity improves heart health, mood, and sleep, and may aid in reduction of hot flashes, suggesting that exercise may be a good alternative or companion to medication.
