Whether people lifted heavier or lighter weights they got results, the research showed.

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

The national guidelines suggest a minimum of two days per week of muscle-strengthening activity, although upping that to ...

Both workouts can fit into a challenging exercise routine, but experts say one is the clear winner for building muscle.

As you get older, experts advise increasing strength training to help burn calories and keep your metabolism firing. But if ...

As you age, staying active is crucial—but strength training may be the secret to not just living longer, but living healthier ...

After a bad fall at 67, Karen Cokely came back even stronger.

Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.

Strength training protects bones and muscles after menopause when oestrogen loss accelerates decline. Here's why experts ...

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...

Resistance can come from dumbbells, free weights or machines such as rowers. One example of a strength training exercise is ...

Standing exercises to build upper body strength after 50, guided by a certified trainer, to improve posture and muscle tone.