Another key component of fitness Colvin wants perimenopausal and menopausal women to prioritize is upper body resistance. “It doesn’t have to be complicated, a set of free weights, resistance bands, ...

If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...

Swimming is one the best workouts. The buoyancy of water not only supports your body but also manages pain in joints so you ...

Recent research reveals that weight-bearing exercises do far more than build muscle. These fundamental movements trigger profound changes throughout your body, from strengthening bones to enhancing ...

If the gym is not your speed, you can still get a full workout at home using daily household tools. Fitness Expert Charles Harris shares his recommendations.

Heavy lifting and high-intensity cardio may get all the glory, but when it comes to sculpting lean muscle don't sleep on barre. The low-weight, high rep style of training has become more popular in ...

The best exercises for women over 60 are weight-bearing and promote strength, posture, and/or balance (and sometimes all at once). While the best exercises for each individual depend on factors ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - Joyce Jackson admits working out used to be a foreign idea to her. "I knew that I needed to exercise but never took the time to do it," Jackson said. That was until the 78-year-old ...