Helen Santos

Helen Santos

Group Fitness Instructor

Senior Group Exercise & Community Fitness

Helen Santos has been teaching fitness classes designed for adults over 60 for more than a decade at community centers, senior facilities, and online. She has a gift for making movement accessible and encouraging for people who have not exercised in years or who are working around chronic conditions. At Senior Strength Guide, she covers group exercise formats, seated workouts, and staying active in a social context.

Articles by Helen Santos

Gentle Exercises for Seniors With Arthritis: Stay Active Without Pain

8 min read

Grip Strength Is Now a Vital Sign. Here Is What to Do About It.

7 min read

Tai Chi for Balance: How 65+ Adults Prevent Falls

9 min read

Safe Exercises for Osteoporosis: Strengthen Without Injury

9 min read

The 4-Minute Daily Workout That Builds Strength After 65

6 min read

7 Smart Ways Seniors Can Protect Joints During Exercise

9 min read

Steady On Your Feet: Balance Exercises For Older Adults

8 min read

Your Medicare Fitness Benefit May Have Changed in 2026

6 min read

Stay Strong and Independent: Functional Fitness for Seniors

8 min read

The Arthritis-Fighting Foods That Actually Work

12 min read

The Best Back Exercises for Active Seniors

9 min read

Easy Home Exercises To Build Strength As You Age

8 min read