"Our research, and that of others, has shown that strength training can have a remarkable impact on the lives of seniors," says Flynn, a professor in the department of Health, Kinesiology and Leisure ...

In any standing or seated position that you feel comfortable in, maintain good posture (shoulders over hips, spine neutral, ...

When structuring the ultimate weight-loss workouts for seniors, it's important to address multiple aspects crucial for ...

Whether seniors live alone, in a community ... Also, keeping muscle mass is important for being able to move around and stay ...

Strength training has many benefits for health and longevity. Now many older Angelenos are seeking out a method called slow ...

A documentary about a Lancaster fitness instructor’s passion for encouraging older women to lift weights will soon reach some ...

Julie Logue, M.P.H., senior program manager for Silver Sneakers, agrees that strength training is particularly worthwhile for seniors. “As muscular strength and endurance improves, you can ...

Getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker. In fact, senior weight lifting—that is, doing resistance training with machines and/or free weights in your 60s and beyond—offers physical and ...