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The Journal on Active Aging brings articles of value to professionals dedicated to older-adult quality of life. Content sweeps across the active-aging landscape to focus on education and practice. Find articles of interest by searching the article archives in three ways: Enter a keyword in the articles search bar; click on search by topic; or type a keyword or phrase in the general search bar at the top of the page.
Topic- Physical wellness
Integrating power training into older-adult programs, part two: Progressing power training with Mini BIRST Band-Only Circuits by Mary E Sanders, PhD, ACSM-CEP & RCEP, CDCES, FACSM
Resistance training performed at faster speeds promotes long-term adaptations that enhance functional ability in older adults. In an article series aimed at supporting readers in integrating power training into programs, this second part builds on foundational principles, introducing periodization and focusing on program progression.
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Integrating power training into older-adult programs, part one: Foundations of power training and the Mini BIRST Bell/Band Program by Mary E Sanders, PhD, ACSM-CEP & RCEP, CDCES, FACSM
In the first part of this two-part series, the Journal on Active Aging’s Science Editor explores the foundations of power training and shares the Mini BIRST Bell/Band Program. Discover practical strategies to enhance functional capacity in older adults.
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Maintaining bone health: Lifestyle strategies for optimizing strength and mobility by Jennifer Wagner, MD
Emerging therapies promise to advance osteoporosis treatment, but lifestyle factors remain "the mainstay of prevention and treatment for loss of bone mineral density," writes this Canyon Ranch physician.
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A microbiome revolution for wellness by Sandy Todd Webster, MSFS
Microbiome health…is about rethinking our food environment--from procurement to preparation--and recognizing the gut as both a culinary and clinical frontier. Fiber, fermentation, farming and food lay a culinary path toward better health.
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Can playing racquet sports help you live 9.7 years longer? by Mark Kovacs, PhD, FACSM
What if one of the most powerful longevity interventions wasn't found in a lab--but on a court? This longevity expert highlights the benefits of embracing racquet sports for participants and for the organizations that promote their health and wellness.
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Integrating bodywork into wellness by Shalene Zarate, LMT, NMT, CST
Bodywork, such as massage, "can be an indispensable tool for maintaining a healthy body that ages more gracefully." Learn about therapeutic bodywork and its benefits, plus guide participants on how to find the right fit for their needs.
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