If you’ve never prioritized strength training as part of your fitness routine, it’s not too late to start. A recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise ...

Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Can lifting weights help with age-related health problems? At age 70, I have diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis and recently read strength training could improve my conditions.

A fitness and nutrition program designed for older adults living with frailty significantly improved physical function and body composition over six month, according to new research published in BMC ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...

As people age, staying mobile becomes increasingly essential. Regular physical activity can considerably enhance a senior’s health and overall quality of life.

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 ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Senior Center offers Strength & Balance Classes two days a week with Lissa Stark at the Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main Street. The class is offered Tuesdays from 9:30 to ...

QUESTION: I’ve fallen several times over the past year, and my doctor has recommended that I start a strength-training program to help prevent more falls. But at age 72, I’ve never lifted weights ...