Staying active becomes even more important as we age. Regular exercise helps maintain muscle strength, improves balance, and keeps joints flexible. For adults in their golden years, the right ...

In the fourth of a five-part series, Dana Santas explains how strong scapular muscles promote healthy shoulders, better posture and a pain-free upper body.

Lifting weights is associated with a plethora of benefits whatever your age or sex, but studies show it’s particularly important for women as they get older. Not only is resistance training pivotal ...

Five joint-friendly standing moves to build strength, power, and balance—outperforming cardio for longevity after 40.

Seven simple bodyweight moves to build strength, balance, and mobility after 50—expert-approved by a trainer and a physical therapist.

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 150–300 minutes of moderate exercise—or 75–150 minutes of vigorous activity—each week delivers the greatest mortality reduction. Another ...

Almost everyone has heard of sarcopenia—the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, power, and functional capacity that comes with aging. What many ...

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping strength training and having inadequate recovery time.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and core engaged, feet pointing out slightly. Lower into the squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor or lower, keeping your knees aligned over your ...

Research suggests that a Mediterranean diet may help support strong bones when you lose weight. Here's how it can help and why experts recommend it for bone health.