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, ...

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

Forget the old notion that strength training for seniors means tiny dumbbells and gentle movements. Emerging research and expert advice are powerfully advocating for older adults to lift truly ...

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

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 ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, trainer Stephanie Mansour reveals how often you should strength train — and recover — to build muscle.

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.

Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kenneth Miller about improving balance and strength in the older adult years.