Building muscle you can see requires strength training, cardio exercise and the right diet. Follow these expert tips to start ...

I finally had access to barbells and weight machines, and could focus on heavier compound movements to work multiple muscle ...

Estrogen— which is cardioprotective —declines post-menopause, but HIIT, a type of workout that alternates between short ...

Getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker. In fact, senior weight lifting —that is, doing resistance training with machines and/or free weights in your 60s and beyond—offers physical and mental ...

'Start small, build gradually, and stick with it,' says Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS, founder of Reform Physical Therapy. She recommends starting with two or three sessions per week, focusing on five to ...

As we age, strength and flexibility change. However, you can work on these aspects and adjust your training accordingly.

Almonds provide a combination of protein, healthy fats, and vitamin E, which aids in muscle recovery. A handful of almonds ...

This is why she recommends that women over 50 cut out alcohol before bed. “While you may feel that it helps you fall asleep ...

A trainer shares 5 strength moves to help women over 50 build muscle, burn fat, and reboot a sluggish metabolism.

I decided to scale back on running and turned to strength training workouts because I wanted to lose weight and grow muscle ...

This summer I’ll step onstage to compete as a professional athlete for the first time—at 50. I’ll wear a fuchsia bikini small enough to fit in a Ziplock bag, pose and flex in clear heels, and strike a ...