For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

When you picture your older self, do you imagine you’ll slow down or stay active? If it’s the latter, it’s never too early to start putting the work in now. Maintaining an active lifestyle as we age ...

Basic strength training for women over 65 isn’t about becoming the next bodybuilder on Instagram. It’s about being able to carry your groceries without wincing, keep up with the grandkids at the park, ...

When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or ...

Even modest amounts of strength training, even with lighter weights, can meaningfully preserve muscle and maintain your ...

Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits. A study, recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that resistance training — such as weight training — strengthens muscles ...

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 ...

The researchers found that all forms of resistance training are beneficial, including bodyweight exercises, particularly when ...