Senior fitness is often discussed as though growing older automatically means becoming weaker, slower, and less physically capable. Research provides a different perspective. A Harvard Medical School study examined whether women age 70 and older with mobility limitations could improve their physical capabilities through a specific form of resistance training. The results provide important evidence for what senior fitness can accomplish when exercise is designed around strength, power, and...

Choosing the right course is the first step toward gaining new knowledge, developing a skill, or participating in a structured learning experience. Laura Artman offers both online and in-person courses, giving participants options for how they want to learn and how often they want to attend. Courses can be attended as an occasional learning experience or scheduled on a monthly basis. This flexibility allows participants to select the format and frequency that fits their interests, schedules,...

I’m excited to announce that I am currently taking the Zumba® instructor licensing course and expect to complete the training by October 31. Once I complete the Zumba Basic 1 Instructor Training, I will be licensed to teach Zumba classes. Zumba is a music-driven fitness program that combines dance-inspired movement with aerobic exercise. It brings together music, rhythm, choreography, and continuous movement to create a workout that feels different from a traditional exercise...

It Started With Movement LA Style Disc Dance began naturally—with music, movement, experimentation, and a desire to keep moving. While I was still dealing with the effects of Lyme disease, I casually began experimenting with movement. I started combining music, rhythm, two paddles, and a Kush Ball. Then I began moving while doing it—dancing, walking, skipping, running, changing direction, and even walking backward. What started as movement became increasingly engaging because...

Falls among older adults can result in injuries ranging from fractures to traumatic brain injuries and joint dislocations. A peer-reviewed study conducted by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Public Health examined serious fall injuries among older adults with hypertension and investigated whether antihypertensive medication use was associated with their occurrence. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study followed 4,961 community-living adults older than...

Neck stretch — Gently tilt the head from side to side to release tension through the neck and upper shoulders. Shoulder stretch — Gently pull one arm across the chest to stretch the shoulder and upper back. Chest stretch — Place the hands behind the body and gently draw the shoulders back to open the chest. Triceps stretch — Raise one arm overhead, bend the elbow, and gently guide it back with the opposite hand. Wrist and forearm stretch — Extend one arm and...

Strength training is one of the most effective ways to build and maintain muscle, strengthen bones, and improve the physical capacity needed for everyday life. Whether the goal is to become stronger, improve physical performance, maintain independence, or simply make daily activities easier, a well-designed strength training program can play an important role in overall fitness. Strength training does not necessarily mean lifting heavy barbells or spending hours in a gym. Resistance can come...

Maintaining physical capability throughout your seventies, eighties, and beyond requires more than incidental movement. It demands a deliberate, well-structured program built for long-term health and longevity.  Senior fitness is not about chasing superficial aesthetic goals; it is about protecting physical autonomy, maintaining strong bones, preserving joint mobility, and retaining the power required to navigate daily life without assistance. The 70–90 Club was created to meet...