Tummy tuck patients may keep losing weight for years, possibly due to long-term metabolic changes or lifestyle shifts.

A new study suggests that performing weight training before cardio leads to greater fat loss and increased daily activity in ...

There are five basic strength-training exercises Bowers recommends to all his over-50 patients—though people of any age can ...

Q I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I ...

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 ...

Chair exercises can be an accessible way for older adults to get regular physical activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people ages 65 and over aim for 150 ...

Chair squats represent the most accessible modification for seniors with mobility concerns. Begin by standing in front of a sturdy chair with feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly lower your body as ...

Research from 2019 suggests that coordination and balance exercises can help effectively improve the overall quality of life in older adults. Tips for finding your balance ...

Weight loss can harm bone strength, especially in older women, but eating right and regular exercise can help offset that effect, a recent study finds.

Older women who stayed on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, walked and did resistance training for three years improved their bone density, especially in their lower backs, a new study found ...

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.