PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Getting and staying in shape can feel like work, but one local fitness instructor is making workouts fun for older adults. Every Wednesday, Janet Ford gets her Zumba classes ...

Hula hooping is no longer just for kids. Across the U.S., fitness experts and lifestyle coaches now recognize hula hooping as an effective way to burn calories and strengthen the midsection. Its ...

Instructor Leslie Sokol leads a group of seniors through a seated dance workout, combining stretching, strengthening, and social connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) No matter your age, it’s never ...

Some people get a real high from exercise: They genuinely look forward to hitting the running trail, pushing themselves in a boot camp class or trying a new pose in a yoga class. Other people mainly ...

On-your-feet workouts can be great, but what if you want to sit and still reap the benefits of strength training? Seated exercises — while they’re good for sneaking in more activity, regardless of age ...

Regular exercise is particularly important for older adults, as reduced physical activity contributes to the loss of strength and stamina that comes with aging. Staying physically active can help ...

Let’s face it – traditional cardio workouts can feel like punishment. The monotonous treadmill sessions, the endless elliptical marathons, the dreadful feeling when someone suggests “going for a run.” ...

Michelle Sneathen is introducing a high-energy, throwback-fueled fitness concept designed to feel more like a night out than ...

Katie Reed and Kelly Froelich, cofounders at Balanced, a digital fitness platform for healthy aging. Exercise is essential for healthy aging. It can help prevent heart disease, strokes, and diabetes ...