Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Skip long cardio. Try 5 at-home moves after 50, knee drives, side reach crunches, lunge rotations, twists, and slow climbers.

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Women who are 50 years, or older, tend to develop persistent belly fat, because menopause causes their metabolism to slow ...

Arthritis affects over 54 million adults, making it one of the most common causes of disability and chronic pain. This degenerative condition gradually destroys joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, ...

Exercise after a total knee replacement can increase mobility and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. Walking, stair climbing, and activities that target specific muscles may all help. Once ...