Kosher Fitness

Should older adults avoid pickleball? While it can cause various injuries, there are many advantages to pickleball: It's easy to learn, provides a good aerobic workout, boosts hand/eye coordination, and can help with balance. And since it's also fun and social, pickleball can be part of a good strategy for senior fitness. ...

Why is it a big deal to "engage your core"? The core provides stability for doing many of the tasks of daily living, and supports everything above it. A weak core can lead to overloading other muscles, which often leads to back pain. Find out what your core is and how to strengthen it! ...

New research demonstrates that the inability to balance for 10 seconds is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade. In other words, if you can balance on one foot for 10 seconds, you cut your chances of dying in half over the next 10 years. ...

New research finds a connection between slower walking speeds (or gait) and development of dementia, suggesting that a decrease in the speed at which older adults walk year-to-year may be an early indicator of cognitive decline and dementia. But I wonder, did walking speed decrease because of lower cognition, or did cognition somehow decrease because of slower walking? ...

Did you get a little carried away with indulgent food and drink over the long holiday weekend? Remember, "If you fall off the horse, get right back on." This expression acknowledges that setbacks are a part of life; what's important is your response. Either you can choose to be defeated and give up, or you can get right back in the game and give it another shot. ...

Progression (from the word progress) is an important concept in fitness. It refers to ways that exercises are made more challenging. Put progressions in place, monitor results and reevaluate as necessary. And always remember, if it does not challenge you, it will not change you! ...

In your quest for better fitness, you must protect your foundation... your feet! Don't ignore foot discomfort; your feet are trying to tell you something. Take your complaints to a podiatrist and get professionally fitted for the appropriate athletic shoes to ensure happier feet as part of your overall health. ...

As we age, we hear more and more about people requiring knee surgery or even knee replacement. Researchers have found that the benefits of exercise — even for the frail and elderly — outweigh the risks with regard to our knees. One more reason to go boldly ahead keep yourself fit for whatever the future brings. ...