If you’ve never prioritized strength training as part of your fitness routine, it’s not too late to start. A recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise ...

For decades, the advice for seniors looking to stay active often centered around low-impact cardio and perhaps some light resistance bands. The idea of "heavy" weightlifting seemed reserved for ...

Here, discover the top strength-training exercises that Bowers said he recommends to all his over-50 patients—though anyone ...

Discover the gentle routine that helps seniors over 70 build strength and maintain mobility with ease and consistency.

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 ...

QUESTION: I’ve fallen several times over the past year, and my doctor has recommended that I start a strength-training program to help prevent more falls. But at age 72, I’ve never lifted weights ...

Strength-training comes with a host of benefits regardless of your age, from more toned muscles to a speedier metabolism and more. But this form of exercise (also called resistance training) can be ...

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), maintaining an active lifestyle, such as strength training exercises, can slow down any decline in strength, power, and muscle loss. One ...

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...