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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.