Staying active as you age is important, but a new study suggests that building muscle strength may be just as crucial as getting enough walking or other aerobic exercise. Researchers from the ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical ...

It’s vital for women over 60 to maintain muscle mass. After menopause, the drop in estrogen can lead to thinning bones and osteoporosis, increasing the risk of fractures. Strength training is one of ...

You’ve probably heard of high intensity interval training (a.k.a. HIIT), but have you heard of high impact training? Though they sound similar, these two types of exercise are a little different. Like ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...