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

Is building strength your New Year's resolution? Here's how to assess strength, come up with goals, start an effective bodyweight routine and stick with it.

Real strength after 50 isn’t about lifting the heaviest weight in the gym—it’s about moving well, staying independent, and ...

Muscular atrophy is the thinning, wasting, or loss of muscle tissue, leading to decreased strength and mass. There are various types of muscle atrophy and different treatments for them. One common ...

But a growing body of research suggests that building muscle and strength in your legs could be a crucial way to increase your health span, a.k.a. the number of years you’re physically and mentally ...

For many runners, the marathon represents the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance. The months leading up to a marathon require careful planning, including a sensible and progressive ...

Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...

It's no secret that the benefits of strength training—particularly for postmenopausal women—are numerous, from building muscle to increasing longevity and so much more. But starting out can feel ...

No matter your age or athletic ability, strength training is the key to flexibility, mobility, improved performance and lower injury risk. Anyone, at any fitness level, can and should strength train.

Objective This review aims to analyse strength training-based sports injury prevention randomised controlled trials (RCT) and present best evidence recommendations for athletes and future research. A ...

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