Senior Summer Olympics at Abbey South
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Abbey Delray South Residents Win Big By Losing
Abbey Delray South is home to some of the biggest losers in town. And they couldn’t be happier. About three dozen seniors accepted the center’s weight loss challenge and scored above average losses. To celebrate, they met for a heart-healthy…
Aquatic Exercise for Rotator Cuff Health
Shoulder pain is among the top three most common musculoskeletal complaints in the general population. Repetitive overuse injury is one of the main results of shoulder pain, along with trauma from a fall and a variety of other conditions including…
A Balancing Act for Seniors
Click Here for the Palm Beach Post Article featuring, Senior Fitness of Florida President, Mike Schmidt.
Senior Living Communities Find Balance and Strength Program Beneficial for Residents
Florida Atlantic University Partners with Abbey Delray, Abbey Delray South and Harbour’s Edge for Research DELRAY BEACH, FL — Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in adults 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Functional Mobility
Researchers have created a screening tool designed to identify functional mobility changes in the early stages among adults 50-70 years of age. In time, this tool will also provide guidance for activity interventions to address an individual’s needs. Daily activities such…
Core Stability for Daily Function
The importance of core stability is prevalent in daily function; including balance, walking, and upper/lower extremity strength. With weak core muscles, it is not uncommon to incur back pain, improper posture and insecure gait. The core is the “powerhouse” or center…
Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults
Exercise is an essential aspect in healthy living. Studies have found that regular exercise is associated with delayed all-cause mortality and a reduced chance of disability from disease. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have long been the standard…
Increase Participation in your Community
Keeping older adults active can prove to be a challenge. Although education has increased awareness of health benefits, many seniors find it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. Offering a variety of classes to engage all of the dimensions of wellness (i.e: emotional, environmental, intellectual,…
Aquatic Interval Training as Effective as Aerobic Exercise
Research shows that higher-intensity interval training in the pool can yield similar results as continuous aerobic exercise for producing healthy outcomes; sometimes even more so. Whether you are short on time, battle joint and muscle pain or simply prefer an aquatic workout;…
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