The Ferra Journal
Strength, mobility and healthy ageing
Evidence-backed guides for older adults, families and caregivers — written by the Ferra team and specialists working with hundreds of seniors every week.

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6 Signs Your Coordination Is Declining After 60 & How to Slow It Down
Anurag Dani
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7 Early Parkinson’s Warning Signs Older Adults Shouldn’t Ignore
Anurag Dani
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5 Simple Grip Strength Exercises for Seniors to Do at Home
Anurag Dani
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Cardio vs Strength Training for Older Adults? The Right Answer
Anurag Dani
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Home Gym vs Gym Membership: What Actually Works for Adults Over 50
Anurag Dani
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Walking vs Strength Training After 40: What Your Body Actually Needs
Anurag Dani
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Fitness for Parents: Beginner Strength Training After 60
Anurag Dani
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Strength Training Over 40: How Seniors Can Start Safely
Anurag Dani
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6 Healthy Habits for Diabetics Over 60 to Control Blood Sugar
Anurag Dani
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Exercises for Seniors at Home: Stay Fit Without the Gym
Anurag Dani
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5 Back Exercises for People Who Sit All Day (IT Professionals)
You have been sitting for most of your adult working life. How is your back doing? If you are an IT professional over 35, there is a good chance you wake up stiff and feel tension between your shoulder blades by afternoon. Many have quietly accepted back pain as just part of the job. It […]
Anurag Dani
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5 Hip Pain Exercises for Seniors That Improve Mobility
Your hip pain is probably not coming from your hip. In many adults over 45, hip stiffness and discomfort are caused by weak glutes, tight hip flexors, and an underworked core rather than damage to the hip joint itself. The joint ends up carrying a load that the surrounding muscles were meant to absorb. That […]
Anurag Dani
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6 Exercises for Lower Back Pain for Seniors to Reduce Stiffness
Lower back pain becomes increasingly common with age. Many older adults notice that their back feels stiff after sitting for long periods or even after resting overnight. This happens because the muscles that support the spine gradually weaken over time. The deep core muscles and glutes play a major role in stabilising the lower back. […]
Anurag Dani
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Frozen Shoulder Exercises at Home for Pain Relief and Mobility
If your shoulder hurts and your instinct is to rest it, that instinct may not always help. For frozen shoulder and rotator cuff weakness, prolonged rest often worsens symptoms. The joint stiffens further, surrounding muscles weaken, and recovery takes longer. The good news is that the right movements, done gently and consistently, help restore mobility […]
Anurag Dani
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Exercises for Seniors: How to Help Your Parents Stay Strong After 50
Discover effective strategies to prevent muscle loss after 45. Learn about protein intake, resistance training, and maintaining strength.
Anurag Dani
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How to Prevent Muscle Loss After 45 and Stay Strong in Your 50s
At age 45, you feel tired more quickly. You climb stairs with more difficulty. You get off the floor more slowly than before. Your weight increases even if your food intake is the same. Most people believe this is just a normal part of aging. In India, we often hear, “This happens with age.” It […]
Anurag Dani