In this Article

• Senior Exercise Overview
• What happens to muscles as we age?
• Is it ever too late to build muscle?
• Can I get stronger without building big muscles?
• What happens to endurance as we age?
• What happens to flexibility as we age?
• What happens to balance as we age?
• What happens to bones as we age?
• What happens to our joints as we age?
• Does exercise help cognitive function?
• Can exercise improve mood?
• How much exercise do I need to do for health and fitness?
• How do I get started?
• What are some exercise options?
• Where can I get more information about exercise for seniors?
• Senior Exercise Index

Where can I get more information about exercise for seniors?

Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/

http://www.power-systems.com for exercise tubing

http://www.collagevideo.com exercise videos

http://www.armchairfitness.com/ exercise videos

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
exerciseforseniors.html

http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/
Publications/ExerciseGuide/

http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/
exercise.asp

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/
growing_stronger/spotlight.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/
growing_stronger/exercises/index.htm

http://www.performbetter.com/catalog/
default.asp for exercise tubing

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