Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Build muscle after 40 with 5 classic moves: squat, deadlift, push-up, row, overhead press, plus sets, reps, and cues.

Skip the machines. Build muscle after 60 with squats, overhead presses, lunges, and dumbbell rows, plus form tips.

Even modest amounts of strength training, even with lighter weights, can meaningfully preserve muscle and maintain your ...

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If you don't have a lot of time to devote to exercise, compound exercises are an efficient way to get the most out of your workout. Merriam-Webster defines "compound" as "something formed by a union ...

Think you always need long, slow strength sessions to build strength and burn fat? Think again. New research suggests that high-intensity circuit training—workouts that pack multiple strength moves ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...

Power might not be a word you think of often when it comes to your running routine. The bulk of most runners’ schedules is made up of miles covered at an easy pace, so working on your muscular power ...