Strength training exercises can be beneficial for seniors. They help to improve both muscle as well as bone strength as they increase density, and reduce fracture risk.

John Wood, co-owner of Final Results Fitness in Gilbertsville with his wife, Jen, has been in the fitness industry for 40 years, which gives him a unique vantage point. What’s standing out to him, now ...

Bed exercises for strength after 60, with certified CPT guidance to rebuild muscle safely with low joint stress.

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 ...

For decades, the advice for seniors looking to stay active often centered around low-impact cardio and perhaps some light resistance bands. The idea of "heavy" weightlifting seemed reserved for ...

All you need is a resistance band for these balance-boosting exercises ...

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...

Greysteel, a gym outside Detroit, teaches barbell lifting for older people. Some are well into their 80s and 90s. Greysteel, a gym outside Detroit, teaches barbell lifting for older people. Some are ...