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 ...

Strength-training comes with a host of benefits regardless of your age, from more toned muscles to a speedier metabolism and more. But this form of exercise (also called resistance training) can be ...

Whether you’re a lifelong fitness-lover or ready to pick up a pair of dumbbells for the first time, you might need a little motivation getting to the gym. These stories from seven women—all over the ...

Aging has its challenges. The body slows down, joints get stiffer, and holding onto muscle takes more effort than it used to. And while there’s plenty of fitness advice out there, much of it feels ...

When it comes to exercise and longevity, what’s the first type of physical activity that comes to your mind? For most people, it’s some sort of cardio-based exercise, like walking, jogging or biking.

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 ...

Test your full-body strength after 50 with 6 standing exercises that challenge balance, control, and power from the ground up ...

Build a stronger core after 60 with 5 walking exercises that tighten your waist, improve balance, and beat traditional ab workouts.

A gentle park workout can boost lower-body strength after 60 with simple moves that protect joints and keep you active ...

I used to think strength training was just for people who lived in workout clothes and liked grunting in front of mirrors. You know the type – perfect ponytail, not a wrinkle in sight, lifting weights ...

Exercise has proven benefits in all areas of physical and mental health, and that includes sleep quality. One specific type of exercise — strength training — has been linked to insomnia prevention in ...