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

Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...

Strength training is the single most effective tool for maintaining independence as we age, but doing it incorrectly can lead ...

Strength training isn't just for bodybuilders or young fitness enthusiasts. For seniors, it’s one of the most powerful ways to age well. After the age of 50, we naturally start losing muscle mass and ...

Many people view age-related muscle loss as a slow decline they must accept. A fitness expert explains why building strength through resistance is key to longevity.

Dear Savvy Senior: Can lifting weights help with age-related health problems? At age 70, I have diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis and recently read strength training could improve my conditions.

In that vein, experts suggest older adults prioritize the six pillars of movement: push, pull, carry, hinge, squat and overhead press to maintain day-to-day mobility as they age. Beginning around age ...

A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...

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 ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...