Marching in one place elevates heart rate while strengthening core muscles and coordination without joint stress. Stand tall ...

Six years ago, Karan Swift was taking her grandson to the Hammond YMCA to swim. She has been there ever since as a volunteer in the YMCA’s Ambassador program, helping older adults make friends and ...

Cardio is incredibly important for all of us. It’s the bedrock of the physical activity guidelines for health, and if you already strength train, adding in cardio will make you healthier in general ...

Running will help you stay active as you age, but when you’re out clocking miles, your body is consistently working in the sagittal plane (as in, moving forward). This limits your range of motion in ...

May 22—Newton YMCA CEO Lucas Hughes said the more active and more aware a senior population is, the better off they'll be. Well, in just a two-hour window on any given Monday, the facility will see ...

Regular physical activity can boost stamina and mobility while also strengthening the body and mind. Quality equipment and routines don’t have to be elaborate to be effective. Exercise is vital for ...