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

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

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

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

Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a ...

With pull-ups, our upper backs, shoulders, arms, glutes and thighs all get a workout. They’re also among the best ways to ...

Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people around the world. It can occur for many reasons—from prolonged time in front of a screen, an injury, osteoarthritis, ...

Machines promise safety and simplicity, yet they quietly steal strength after 50. Fixed paths remove balance demands, reduce ...

Building a wide, powerful back goes far beyond aesthetics—it’s essential for posture, athletic performance, and long-term ...

Experts say middle-aged women should also perform balance exercises, which play a crucial role in preventing falls that can ...

Chair exercises after 55 to rebuild muscle daily, with CSCS Jarrod Nobbe’s expert coaching cues and progressions.