Train your upper body twice per week with at least two full days of rest between sessions. This gives your muscles adequate ...
Maintaining balance and stability becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly after 60. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but research shows that specific exercises ...
For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...
It's no secret that the benefits of strength training—particularly for postmenopausal women—are numerous, from building muscle to increasing longevity and so much more. But starting out can feel ...
It’s vital for women over 60 to maintain muscle mass. After menopause, the drop in estrogen can lead to thinning bones and osteoporosis, increasing the risk of fractures. Strength training is one of ...
High-intensity interval training (otherwise known as HIIT) may sound, well, intense. And it can be. But it can also be highly beneficial, including for women over 50. The training modality has other ...
After 50, staying active is key for keeping your bones strong. Experts recommend a mix of weight-bearing aerobic exercise, strength training and balance and flexibility exercises. To support bone ...
You’ve probably heard of high intensity interval training (a.k.a. HIIT), but have you heard of high impact training? Though they sound similar, these two types of exercise are a little different. Like ...