Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.
Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.
If you’ve never prioritized strength training as part of your fitness routine, it’s not too late to start. A recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise ...
Strength training is key to staying healthy as people age, with experts recommending working major muscle groups at least two days per week. Marfred Suazo, a fitness professional known as Fonz the ...
Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...
Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how we age is largely within our control. Many people focus on maintaining a healthy diet and doing cardio exercises as they grow older, but one crucial ...
Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), maintaining an active lifestyle, such as strength training exercises, can slow down any decline in strength, power, and muscle loss. One ...