I had my first child at 42. Like most women, my body changed after my son was born. He’s my greatest accomplishment, but I no ...

But beginning a strength training routine can be daunting, especially if you’ve never done it before or it’s been a while.

"Our data showed that both running and weightlifting reduce fat in the abdomen and under the skin and improve blood glucose ...

Strength training, which means weight-bearing exercises that challenge your muscles, can contribute to dementia prevention, especially when combined with other types of exercise.

As a personal trainer, Sheehan says people over 50 must build and maintain glute strength for better balance, posture and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t ...

As people age and muscle mass decreases, it becomes more challenging to perform daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. In fact, 35% of adults over the age of 70 have challenges with ...

A home gym—especially for targeted strength training—sounds perfect right now? Then take the first step and set one up! You don’t need large or expensive equipment. Our recommendation: train with ...

When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or ...

What if staying young wasn’t just about how much you move, but how you actually move your body? A new study reveals that our muscles can produce a powerful anti-aging molecule. The molecule, called ...