Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women ...

That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...

Seated upper-body exercises after 60, with expert quotes, to build strength safely using bands and light dumbbells.

Rule #1 when lifting heavy: take all safety precautions.

Strength is cool. However sophisticated we are, the moment we’re passed a jar of jam and asked to unscrew a reluctant lid, we give our all to be the kitchen hero. Strength is also vital to our health ...

Aging is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. While many people turn to skincare, clean eating, and less sun exposure to slow the visible signs, time eventually leaves its mark.

Whether you’re preparing for boot camp or already serving, you’ve probably noticed the military provides ample opportunities for physical training. In preparation, training or everyday fitness, you ...

Alison Marie Helms, Ph.D., C.P.T., a certified running coach, agrees that while injury is not always 100 percent preventable, strength training can “stack the deck in your favor.” The thing is, the ...

This matters especially as we age, because older adults don’t bounce back the way younger people do. A 20-year-old loses ...