Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

After age 50, most adults gradually lose muscle mass and strength unless they regularly challenge their muscles. Research ...

We commonly look at ego lifting in a bad light, but you need confidence in the gym to achieve your goals. A trainer provides ...

On top of that, I get at least 10,000 steps a day and add 10-minute cardio sessions a few times a week to burn out the muscles I just trained—for example, rowing after arm workouts or incline running ...

I started this lifting routine right before my 50th birthday. Three weeks later, my energy was back.

Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a ...

This time off from aggressive race training is a great opportunity to establish good movement patterns for your strength ...