There are moments most people recognize, you go to catch something and miss. You trip over nothing. You simply feel less "in sync" with your body than you used to. It's subtle at first, but over time coordination tends to decline, especially as we get older. The good news? It's not just inevitable aging. A big part of coordination loss comes from things we can actually change - and even reverse with the right kind of training. Continue reading and you'll find out why coordina

There is a common misconception that getting older means you either must "act your age" and sit around all day or, conversely, become a marathon runner that follows a strict diet to keep the gears from rusting. The truth is actually quite different. It's found in a concept called the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 Rule. In business, this rule suggests that 80% of all results come from 20% of efforts. In the world of senior fitness, this is a total game-changer. It means you d

Most of us don't immediately think of "jumping" and "explosive" movements when we picture a fitness routine for adults over 60. Understandably, plyometric training is often associated with athletic performance and high-intensity sports, so it may seem unsuitable at first. However, when carefully executed and introduced through gradual progression, plyometrics can provide significant advantages for seniors - particularly when it comes to preserving muscle mass, reactivity, bal