How Seniors Can Start Strength Training Safely. Step 1: Get Medical ClearanceAlways consult your doctor before starting any new workout, especially if you have chronic conditions like arthritis, ...

Group weight training sessions offer not only physical exercise but also social engagement, amplifying the mental health benefits. Three sessions per week with three sets of exercises, lasting for ...

Strength training can be an important part of an active lifestyle for older adults. It can help improve strength and mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and maintain bone density. The Centers for ...

For the longest time, strength training was seen as the muscle-bound territory of men—think grunting guys curling dumbbells ...

“Start small, build gradually, and stick with it,” says Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS, founder of Reform Physical Therapy. She ...

Seventy-four-year-old Gilda Haas has been doing slow strength training for around six months. She and her husband are raising a 10-year-old. "Where I hope to be is, if I fall down, I won't break ...

Flexibility and strength training are two factors to maintaining independence as you age. And no matter how old you are, it’s not too late to start.

If you’re on a mission to live longer (and stronger!), you probably know that regular exercise plays an undeniable role in ...

Weight training may help protect the brains of older adults from dementia, including those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.