Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength

Experts say the secret to feeling strong in the long term is to focus less on the size of a muscle and more on what it can ...

The uncomfortable truth about building muscle and eight golden rules for strength training in midlife

As you get older, experts advise increasing strength training to help burn calories and keep your metabolism firing. But if ...

6 Chair Exercises That Build Leg Muscle Better Than Squats After 65 (No Strain)

Chair exercises for leg strength after 65, 6 no-strain moves from certified trainer Michael Betts, with form cues and sets.

This 12-Minute Bodyweight Routine Builds More Muscle Than 50 Minutes of Weights After 55

12-minute bodyweight workout after 55, with exclusive quotes from certified trainer Michael Betts. Get the 6-move plan.
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The 10 Best Strength-Training Exercises to Feel Strong and Confident

Boost your confidence and self-esteem by including these exercises in your workout routine. Reviewed by Dietitian Sarah ...

‘I Strength-Trained for the First Time at 68. This Workout Combo Helped Me Grow Major Muscle.’

After a bad fall at 67, Karen Cokely came back even stronger.

'I Started This Lifting Routine Right Before My 50th Birthday. Three Weeks Later, My Energy Was Back.'

"I already began noticing serious changes in my body." ...
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Muscles don’t just move you — they can help heal chronic pain

If you live with recurring aches and pains, it can seem safer to limit movement — especially lifting or doing anything that feels strenuous. Many people avoid strength training for this reason, ...
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Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?

Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles. A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower ...