Strength training exercises like squats, heel raises, and bicep curls can help older adults maintain muscle. Keeping strong as you age means you can more easily continue doing daily activities on your ...

As we grow older, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important. While many people focus on cardio and flexibility, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of fitness is ...

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how we age is largely within our control. Many people focus on maintaining a healthy diet and doing cardio exercises as they grow older, but one crucial ...

BALTIMORE — On a recent weekday morning, weightlifter Mona Noyes walks up to a platform and positions herself to deadlift, with the help of a trainer. At just over 5 feet tall with curled white hair, ...

In that vein, experts suggest older adults prioritize the six pillars of movement: push, pull, carry, hinge, squat and overhead press to maintain day-to-day mobility as they age. Beginning around age ...

Balance is crucial for staying upright and involves visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Age-related decline in cognitive function, vision, and the vestibular system can compromise balance.

Aging is not always conducive to staying in shape. According to the federal National Institute on Aging, around 30% of people over the age of 70 have trouble walking, getting out of a chair, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

At 80 years old, Pam Sheely is redefining active ageing. During a recent strength-training session her PT Ben Bruno (who ...

In today’s Living808 Fitness Friday segment, Coach Alim Shabazz of Big Tire Bootcamp joined Mikey on Living808 to discuss the importance of strength training for older adults and the benefits of ...