Strength training isn't just for bodybuilders or young fitness enthusiasts. For seniors, it’s one of the most powerful ways to age well. After the age of 50, we naturally start losing muscle mass and ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

Here’s the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there. We’re talking ...

A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Strength training is key to staying healthy as people age, with experts recommending working major muscle groups at least two days per week. Marfred Suazo, a fitness professional known as Fonz the ...

TOKYO — Here's the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there. We're ...

Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...

Discover five joint-friendly exercises you can do at home to build strength and maintain independence after 60.

Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests. Resistance exercise, activities that make muscles work against an external ...