Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how we age is largely within our control. Many people focus on maintaining a healthy diet and doing cardio exercises as they grow older, but one crucial ...
In that vein, experts suggest older adults prioritize the six pillars of movement: push, pull, carry, hinge, squat and overhead press to maintain day-to-day mobility as they age. Beginning around age ...
Strength training for seniors helps boost stability, mobility, and confidence by targeting major muscles to support safety with everyday activities.
Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...
I started strength training about nine years ago for admittedly vain reasons. Fresh off a breakup at the time, weight training offered a welcome distraction and the prospect of a revenge body. I ...
A top concern for people 55 and older is their ability to live independently as they age. A study of unintentional falls among adults 65 and older found that they were fatal at a rate of 78 per ...
A doctor shares 5 standing moves after 50 that activate legs, core, and stabilizers to help rebuild muscle with less joint ...
I started strength training about a decade ago for admittedly vain reasons. Fresh off a breakup at the time, weight training offered a welcome distraction and the prospect of a revenge body. I trained ...
Experts say that strength and energy changes often start earlier for women—especially around menopause—and that targeted ...
Focusing on posterior chain strength (the muscles on the back of your body), the hip thrusts engages your the glutes and ...
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 a certified personal trainer with a specialization in orthopedic exercise and an avid weight lifter, barre enthusiast and runner, my favorite message to convey to clients and readers alike is that ...