Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

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This straightforward squat test uses only a chair and your own body weight to measure lower-body strength, endurance, and ...

A PT shares the simple, under-30-minute sessions that help midlife runners build power, protect joints and boost pace ...

A solid diet builds a strong foundation for good health. Fancy pills are unnecessary when beginning strength work. Instead, choose meals made at home that include plenty of protein, add fruits and ...

My name is Cori Ritchey, and I am an exercise physiology nerd turned fitness journalist, and the fitness editor at Women’s Health. When I’m not writing, editing, and researching fitness, I’m teaching ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

Build strength after 55 with 4 walking drills: weighted vest walks, squat stops, incline walks, and power intervals.

Lazy Ways to Lose Weight This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key takeaways: You don’t have to make ...