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

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

Build strength after 55 with goblet squats, rows, bench press, overhead press, and back extensions, with sets and reps.

Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

Exercise can add length and quality to your life. Here are the specific movements that experts recommend to maximize ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to strength train at home with minimal equipment, adding resistance band exercises to ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to strengthen your muscles. And studies have shown that ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...