You don’t need heavy weights or long gym sessions to stay strong after 55. Simple daily movements can build muscle tone, protect your joints, and help you feel confident and capable in everyday life.

A recent study from Australia suggests that high intensity interval training may be optimal for body composition in older adults, by helping to lose fat while preserving muscle.

Scientists have discovered how exercise protects aging muscles by suppressing DEAF1, a molecule they identified as a driver ...

Stop relying on complex gym equipment to fight age-related muscle loss; these natural, high-impact movements are the key to ...

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

These bodyweight and weighted moves help protect muscle, joints and balance as your body adapts through menopause ...

You’ve probably heard powerlifters and bodybuilders warn against doing too much cardio and killing gains. Most people think of aerobic exercise as a way to shed pounds and trim the waistline, but ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...

Exercises to restore muscle after 55: 4 daily moves plus expert guidance from an exercise physiologist to rebuild strength ...

AMES, Iowa – The loss of muscle strength and function, what’s known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. It’s also a growing public health concern because of the risk for falls, injury and ...

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

Here's how muscle growth, or hypertrophy, works and four ways to optimize hypertrophy including nutrition and resistance ...