Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance ...

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

Rebuild strength after 60 with 5 bed exercises like incline push-ups, split squats, knee lifts, and glute bridges.

Building strong legs is essential for total-body fitness, athletic performance, and long-term health. This expert-backed ...

Sit with your upper back resting against a sturdy chair. Place your feet flat on the floor, knees bent. Lift one leg off the ...

Although we’re getting better at completing those strength sessions, new research shows that most of us are still overlooking ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

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

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...