Muscle memory is a commonly used term for motor skill acquisition and retention. Activities like cycling or swimming are good examples of muscle memory in action, as people can perform these movements ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

Though the pandemic has halted performances of the revered dance/movement troupe Pilobolus, the company has turned its focus to helping seniors stay active through balance. The troupe has created a ...

When the calendar pages turn past the half-century mark, the body begins whispering new messages about balance and stability. Falls become more than just embarrassing moments—they transform into ...

As Elvis Presley crooned “All Shook Up,” class members struggled to balance on one foot while lifting the other one off the floor. “There’s a whole lot of shaking going on right here,” said instructor ...

After participants warmed up with exercises like side bends, neck rolls and calf raises, East Stroudsburg exercise science students guided them through exercise stations aimed at improving balance, ...

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- The CDC reports that falls among adults 65 and older are not only common, costly and preventable, but are also the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older ...

One exercise platform that’s all about functional fitness is Pvolve. Jennifer Aniston is an ambassador and investor in the ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. MARION — They are octogenarians, nonagenarians and centenarians, but they’re still kicking. In this case ...

AUBURN HILL, Mich. – An Oakland County exercise class is helping seniors reduce the risk of falling. It’s simply called “Exercise with Amanda.” That’s because this class doesn’t fit neatly into any ...

Stanford addiction psychiatrist and bestselling author teaches members how to reset their brain's reward system and feel in control in the new year In the class, members will learn how dopamine, the ...

Let’s get clear on what water aerobics is. Put simply, it’s any exercise class that’s performed in the water. Technically speaking, the term water aerobics implies a cardio component, but water ...