I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’ m 84 years old, it’ s not a good idea.

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

For adults ages 65 years or older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least 2 days per week of strength training as well as aerobic activity. This could be: ...

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

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

Resistance training boosts a youth-linked protein called CLCF1. Cardio alone may not trigger CLCF1 in older adults. Strength ...

Natural declines in muscle mass, strength, bone density, flexibility and reaction times significantly increase the risk of ...

Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community ...

Forget the old notion that strength training for seniors means tiny dumbbells and gentle movements. Emerging research and ...

Trainer Micah Morgan felt the need to focus on a different type of personal training with a client close to his heart—his mom ...

Physical function, social participation and perceived general health emerged as crucial drivers of physical activity among older adults, according to a comprehensive analysis of 77 UK studies.