Enjoy the Unique Gifts of Fitness at Any Age

Tomorrow is National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Each year, the last Wednesday in May marks this event to promote the importance of regular physical activity for everyone, and especially for older adults.

Exercise is an important life-long activity, even more so as we age. It’s about more than just keeping the spare tires of our later years in check…strong muscles can help prevent falls, while flexibility helps your body stay limber, heading off some of the aches and pains that come with aging. Daily physical activity can help give you the unique gifts of fitness and good health at virtually any age.

Even those with limited mobility can enjoy an aerobic workout. The Seated Whole Body Pedaler, a Hammacher Schlemmer exclusive, is a low-impact exercise machines that provides a complete workout from the comfort of a chair. Or you may prefer The Only Seated Strider, a compact, mini-strider that gives you a low-impact cardiovascular workout.

Losing grip strength starts to eat away at one’s independence. Without a sufficiently strong grip, it becomes difficult to open jars, door knobs, and even the refrigerator. The Superior Hand Strengthener consists of a set of three rubber rings that strengthen and build endurance in the fingers, hands and forearms. They make a thoughtful and unique gift for a parent, grandparent, or even yourself.

It’s been said you only feel as good as your feet feel. With seven built-in treatments, The Foot Pain Relieving Exerciser stretches, strengthens and massages the entire foot to help improve balance and alleviate pain. This device works the calf, heel, sole, and toes and has a massaging ball that can be warmed for frozen for hot or cold therapy.

Finally, you can measure and track your fitness at any age with The Wellness Monitor Wristband. The Fitbit automatically tracks your daily movements and sleep to help determine if you are getting enough exercise and sleep. After all, if 70 is the new 50, being fit will help you go like 60 till you’re 80!

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