Working Out
Buying Home Exercise Equipment
Before sinking a bundle into home exercise equipment, read some buying tips from AARP.
Choose the Right Health and Fitness Club
Health and fitness clubs are for everyone. The right club can provide the motivation to get fit and stay healthy. AARP provides tips on choosing one right for you.
Choosing Fitness Videos
There are hundreds of fitness videos. AARP gives you help for how to decide which one is right for you.
Dig Into Gardening for a Mind-Body Workout
Enjoy the health benefits of gardening and learn how to garden safely.
Fitness Safety
You can get hurt if you just throw yourself into a new fitness routine or exercise activity. Learn how to stay safe while staying active.
Keep Active for a Longer, Healthier Life
AARP outlines the benefits of physical activity.
Making a Splash with Water Workouts
AARP describes the benefits of water workouts and how to exercise safely in the water.
Martial Arts Made Friendly
Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, judo or something else? AARP explains how to choose a martial art form and where to look for classes
Mixing It Up with Cross Training
Cross training relieves fitness boredom and gives a more balanced workout. Here’s what it is and how to design a personalized cross training workout.
Pick the Best Personal Trainer for You
Pick a personal trainer to meet your physical and personal needs.
Pilates: A Core Conditioning Program
Pilates, a total conditioning program, strengthens core muscles and improves flexibility and body alignment. Here’s information about how Pilates work, the benefits, and how to choose a teacher.
Raking Leaves
Those beautiful fall leaves can be a pain in the neck – and back – if you don’t protect your back and legs while you rake and bag them.
Running with Chi
ChiRunning combines the smooth moves of Tai Chi with running. It reduces sports injuries and is easier on aging bodies-- a natural for Boomers who like to run.
Seasonal Fitness: Shovel Snow Safely
Tips for staying safe and avoiding injury when shoveling snow.
Staying Active with Health Challenges
With a doctor's okay, people with health challenges can still be physically active. Activity may relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis.
Stretch for Flexibility
Practice safe stretching to keep muscles loose and to counteract stiffness, as well as build flexibility.
Taking Fitness on the Road
Tips for staying active while traveling for work or pleasure.
The Facts on Water and Exercise
Facts about staying hydrated and drinking enough water to support your body’s needs during physical activity.
The Four Building Blocks of Fitness
The four building blocks of fitness: endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.
Yoga Yields Mind and Body Fitness
Yoga, a gentler form of physical activity. AARP explains what yoga is, how to get started, and how to do it safely.
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