Target your lower half with this balancing act. Unilateral (or single-side) exercises strengthen your core, glutes, thighs, calves, and quads.

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders. It’s for anyone who wants to be healthier and stronger and wants to feel more energetic and capable at any age. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t ...

Cardio (aerobic) workouts are good for your heart. Strength exercise (weight training and resistance training) builds the muscles that help you move and lift.

Body-weight exercises include push-ups, squats, planks, and walking lunges. They are helpful for building functional strength ...

After 45, this 5-move chair circuit tests strength, balance, and endurance—finish it nonstop to prove top-tier fitness.

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping strength training and having inadequate recovery time.

When 80-year-old Los Angeles bike rider Joel Slaven was around 73 years old, he had a heart attack while on a long ride — he’d always been an avid exerciser, but found himself having to take a break ...

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Build and keep muscle after 50 with five standing moves that improve strength, balance, and core—no machines required.

Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...

Here's the verdict, as research shows one may give you a stronger edge. Plus, says this specialist MD, here's how much of it can make the dent.