A certified personal trainer shares the 10 best physical activities and exercises for women over 50 to live longer.

Muscle atrophy is a loss of muscle that leads to weakness, often caused by prolonged inactivity or certain medical conditions ...

Enhance your balance. Doing hamstring curls on a stability ball adds a balance challenge to your workout. This engages not ...

Eating fewer calories isn't the only way to lose weight. Bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups, and lunges can be a ...

Standing calf raises specifically target the gastrocnemius muscle, which forms the majority of the calf's mass. By simply ...

New Finnish research finds that even weeks-long interruptions in training won't hamper muscle-building efforts.

Sit on the edge of a bench or sturdy chair with your hands next to your hips. Lift yourself off the bench, lowering your body ...

Effects of detraining in the periodic training group: During the 10-week detraining period, participants saw a reduction in ...

Strength training is effective in helping your body burn fat, not just during your workout but even after the fact. Putting on muscle affects your body composition and your metabolism in ...

Certain supplements have been shown to help with muscle growth, strength, and overall athletic performance—including ...

Maintaining leg strength could support brain health and reduce the risk of falls as you age. Muscle strength, particularly in ...

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study ...