With statistics revealing that one in every three people older than 65 is likely to experience a fall in their lifetime, measures taken to shore up the back and core and improve strength and balance ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst seniors which is why it's important to improve balance and maintain physical ...

It’s no secret Pilates has many benefits for individuals of all fitness levels. In fact, Pilates builds core strength as it targets the entirety of your torso, from your hips to your shoulders. Back ...

Pilates. It’s that exercise with the strange name. While most fitness sessions are self-explanatory – step aerobics, kickboxing, strength, etc. – Pilates is something of a mystery to many. What are ...

Sue Talmage has been taking Pilates two times a week for close to two decades. And at 88, she's at the head of the class.

You wobble slightly stepping off a curb; then down you go. In the second or two before you hit the pavement, you wonder what happened to that great sense of balance you used to have. Balance doesn't ...

After Chris Shantz fell off a ladder at his Milford home for the sixth time in six months, he figured it was time to get some help. The 60-year-old wants to continue to ride his bike with his wife and ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Senior Center offers Strength & Balance Classes two days a week with Lissa Stark at the Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main Street. The class is offered Tuesdays from 9:30 to ...

Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...