Stop treating stiffness as an inevitable part of aging—specific low-impact resistance training can rebuild the muscular "armor" that protects your knees, hips, and spine.

By the time you reach the age of 60, you will have lost 25% of your muscle mass (a common part of aging). But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to being “weak.” Fortunately, you can ...

If you’ve never prioritized strength training as part of your fitness routine, it’s not too late to start. A recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise ...

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 new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...

Lifting weights and resistance training is not just for young people. Bradley Ruple, PhD, discusses the health benefits of strength training for seniors and shares practical starting points for older ...

“Strength training helps to injury-proof your falls—meaning if you fall as a senior, you will not be injured badly,” says ...

Healthy ageing is about staying independent, maintaining mobility and continuing to enjoy everyday activities as you get ...

Here’s the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there. We’re talking ...

Falls happen all the time. This is more frequent and more serious for older adults. According to surveys, people who move less are more prone to these accidents because of their poor and untrained ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...