5 Standing Exercises That Restore Strength After 50
Grab a set of dumbbells to get started on these strength-building moves. Strength training—whether using free weights, resistance…
Is One-Rep Max Testing Necessary? Why Science Says It’s Overrated.
The “one-rep max” has long been the gold standard of the gym, but new research suggests it’s inaccurate,…
Former NFL players help Marines break in new fitness center near Mount Fuji
Jerry Bosken, deputy director of Marine and Family Programming, deadlifts 405 pounds at the opening of the Warrior…
9 fitness tests every woman over 50 should aim for – and how to improve your results
Midlife fitness is often linked with declining muscle mass and slower recovery, making regular exercise more important than…
How Long Should You Be Able to Hold a Plank? Here’s How You Compare by Age
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Planks work multiple ab muscles at once.Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Planks work…
I turn 50 this week and feel better than ever – here’s what I added to my routine
Tara Riley is rejecting the idea that as we age, we need to slow down our exercise routines.…
I swapped crunches and sit-ups for Pilates pikes, and my core strength has never been better
In the time I’ve been developing a Pilates practice, there are core exercises that I credit with building…
‘I’m a 53-year-old PT – these 6 compound moves are all beginners need to build strength’
Between the endless exercise variations, tens of machines and advice that often contradicts itself, strength training is overwhelming…
Lifting weights can slow down biological brain aging in older adults
Lifting weights might help keep your mind young. A new study published in GeroScience suggests that older adults…
This 5-day PHAT gym method builds strength and muscle fast – but it’s not for beginners
If you’ve been strength training for a while and want to boost performance quickly, the Power Hypertrophy Adaptive…
Bed Exercises for Core Strength After 55, From a Trainer
A trainer shares five daily moves that rebuild core strength right from your bed. When it comes to…
What Runners Need to Know
VO2 max is widely known as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It shows up on watches, in…