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 ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

Here’s the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there. We’re talking ...

Strength training is the single most effective tool for maintaining independence as we age, but doing it incorrectly can lead to injuries that set you back months. Here is the expert-backed guide to ...

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

TOKYO — Here's the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there. We're ...

Discover five joint-friendly exercises you can do at home to build strength and maintain independence after 60.

Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests. Resistance exercise, activities that make muscles work against an external ...

Slow-motion strength training is easier on joints and connective tissue, which may reduce risk of injury. The high-intensity workout is just 20 minutes, once a week. Seniors swear by the routine, but ...

Dr. Sudhir Kumar emphasized that strength training is vital for lifelong health, independence, and resilience, comparing ...