Strength training can be an important part of an active lifestyle for older adults. It can help improve strength and mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and maintain bone density. The Centers for ...

As we get older, exercise isn’t just about burning calories — it’s about preserving strength, independence, and quality of life. And according to health experts, resistance training plays a bigger ...

Strength training is increasingly popular among women, and for good reason; research shows it can have benefits for heart ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process ...

8-minute bed routine to rebuild muscle after 65, from a certified personal trainer, using low-load strength moves and time ...

New research and federal guidelines confirm that building muscle isn’t just for the young — it’s a powerful strategy for ...

Now, at 55 years old, I’m a CrossFit trainer and certified sports nutritionist who throws a barbell around daily and competes in fitness challenges, and I’m feeling stronger and more alive than ever.

If you want to age well, you probably already know the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much—and in some cases, ...

My entire life, I was independent and active. I’ve always loved to dance, jog, and do cardio workouts and later, around 65, I discovered Pilates. But all of that changed about three years ago, when I ...

Jenessa Connor is a writer with experience writing health, fitness, and nutrition topics for publications, websites, companies, and experts in wellness spaces. The most effective exercise routines ...

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...