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Active Aging

Can Exercise Mitigate the Effects of Parkinson’s?

Bouts of high-intensity exercise may ease the effects of this common neurodegenerative disease, according to a recent study.
By Craig Cox

The Importance of Maintaining Mobility as You Age

Mobility is a critical component of aging well. Experts explain how to maintain it for the long haul.
By Lauren Bedosky

The Joint-Friendly Water Workout

These pool-based cardio and strength exercises are easy on your joints — and all together add up to good workout.
By Emily Ewen

From Antiaging to Proaging

As she approaches a milestone birthday, our fitness editor considers her motivation to keep moving.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Exercising Safely with Parkinson’s Disease

Consistent exercise can help slow the progression of Parkinson’s. Experts weigh in on how to get the best results.
By Emily Ewen

How Walking Enhances Healthy Aging

Regular walks can help stave off cardiovascular disease and dementia — and may even increase your lifespan.
By Nicole Radziszewski

Strength, Mobility, Balance: Introducing ARORA Fit

A Q&A with the creators of the new signature group training format that’s designed for active older adults.
By Emily Ewen

Stress Less With ARORA Fitness

However you prefer to unwind or destress, there’s an ARORA class for you.
By Emily Ewen

The Powerful Health Benefits of Walking

Going for a walk — though often underrated and underappreciated — is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. Here's why.
By Nicole Radziszewski

5 Moves You’ll See in ARORA Tai Chi

Learn about the benefits of this practice — and a few of the moves you’ll do in class.
By Emily Ewen

4 Fitness Markers to Evaluate Your Health

Are you aging well? Try out these four fitness tests that have been linked to a reduced mortality risk.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Survey Says: It’s Never Too Late in Life to Make Fulfilling Friendships

A recent study shows that adults aged 55 and older are craving more social activity and satisfying relationships — which helps them adopt healthier habits.
By Emily Ewen

Live Longer by Increasing Your Exercise Efforts

Studies indicate that doubling, and even quadrupling, the government recommendations for exercise can significantly reduce your risk of mortality.
By Craig Cox

6 Exercises to Help You Get Down on the Floor — and Up off the Floor — With Ease

Have you done a sit-stand test? The ability to get up off the floor with minimal support is a marker of longevity. Practice these moves to improve flexibility, balance, motor coordination, and muscle power.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Bobby Jessee’s Success Story

A man shares how a double-bypass surgery at age 54 inspired him to prioritize his fitness — and how he’s reaping the rewards at 91.
By Experience Life Staff

Healthy Aging and Travel: How to Prioritize Your Well-Being on the Go

Tips from an ARORA-certified trainer on maintaining strength, mobility, and endurance to make your long-term travel goals a reality.
By Emily Ewen

10 Essentials of Aging Well

Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD, offers simple strategies to improve how we age.
By Frank Lipman, MD 

Can Exercise Help Me Live Longer?

Yes, according to lots of recent research. Here are five key stats.
By Craig Cox

The 3 Cs of Lifelong Fitness

How consistency, curiosity, and compassion can keep your fitness and health on track for a lifetime.
By Andrew Heffernan

Talks — S5, EP17 / 10 Rules for Aging Well

Every second of every day, all of us are aging, and yet we often wait to address — or altogether avoid — age-related concerns about our health until we reach a certain point in our years or our capabilities begin to diminish. Frank Lipman, MD, shares 10 essential factors he’s outlined for aging well, emphasizing that it’s never too late — or too early — to start embracing them, and that it’s not as difficult as you might think.

With Frank Lipman, MD

Active, Healthy, Social: 5 Benefits of ARORA

A few Life Time members share what they love about the latest programming for active, older adults and how they participate in this growing community.
By Emily Ewen
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