Heavy resistance training at retirement age can preserve leg muscle strength for years, according to a recent study. Older ...

Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to ...

Maintaining a moderate weight is an important part of healthy aging. Losing weight may be more difficult for some people after the age of 60. Being physically active and eating a balanced, nutritious ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. More than 15 million Americans are now losing weight with GLP-1 drugs. The medications — drugs ...

American men are much more likely to pursue strength training than women. CDC data published in May 2022 revealed that 35.2% of adult men and 26.9% of adult women met the federal guideline for ...

A healthcare professional administers a tetanus vaccine to protect you against tetanus, a bacterial infection also known as lockjaw. This has made the infection rare in the United States and other ...

Army recruits who lost excess weight to enter military training experienced fewer musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs), particularly in the lower extremities, during basic combat training than those who ...

New research proves strength training isn't just for muscle—it's a powerful fat loss tool. Cardio has its place, but lifting builds the metabolic engine that burns fat 24/7. It's time to train smarter ...

When journalist Clare Johnston interviewed renowned physical therapist and strength coach Chris Reis for her YouTube channel (‘The Honest Channel’), which explores healthy ageing, she decided to start ...