Building muscle does tend to get harder with age, but that doesn't mean it stops being possible. These changes can affect people at different ages and at different rates, and when they do, it doesn't ...

Now, at 55 years old, I’m a CrossFit trainer and certified sports nutritionist who throws a barbell around daily and competes in fitness challenges, and I’m feeling stronger and more alive than ever.

Discover how hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle factors contribute to weight gain in women over 50. Also, learn tips for ...

If you want to age well, you probably already know the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much—and in some cases, ...

Q: I enjoy strength training and do it a few times a week. I’m also active in my daily life. But I don’t do cardio workouts.

Whether youve always been a fitness buff or youre just getting started, its arguably more important than ever to hit the gym once you enter midlife. Strength training, also known as resistance ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn’t be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process ...

Just like there are different types of shoes for each kind of workout, there are various types of training for each fitness goal. Two of the most common types: strength and power training. Both types ...

The American College of Sports Medicine recently released new resistance training guidelines—its first update in 17 years. Drawing from 137 systematic reviews including more than 30,000 participants, ...

You don’t need a perfect workout plan to benefit from strength training, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. A large new review finds that at-home workouts ...