Need inspiration? Look to these five Americans who show just how physical you can get in later life.

"Physical activity has been engineered out of our daily lives," laments an expert on preventing disease. "We used to rake leaves by hand and walk to the market. Now we have leaf blowers and take the car everywhere." So here is a list of 10 reasons why you should make physical activity a part of your everyday life.

More than ever before, Americans older than 65 are turning to yoga for exercise. What is yoga, and why is it so popular? Yoga is a series of stretches and poses done with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of age or fitness level.

Research suggests the more physically and mentally active you are, the fewer discomforts and disabilities you may face as you get older.

Older adults who want to improve their physical health are turning to warm-water exercise.

The best reason for you to exercise as an older adult is to improve your quality of life and help you maintain your independence.

The experts who tell us we need more exercise agree on one thing. Doing something, they say, is better than doing nothing.

Whether the move is to a smaller townhouse, apartment, or assisted living center, physical challenges and a lack of space can confront gardeners.