I was one month shy of my 50th birthday and wanted to start the new decade with a clean slate. My goal was to feel strong and ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

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If you live with recurring aches and pains, it can seem safer to limit movement — especially lifting or doing anything that feels strenuous. Many people avoid strength training for this reason, ...

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 ...

Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles. A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower ...

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Muscle fatigue is a decreased ability to create force with your muscles. Electrolyte imbalance and overuse are some of the most common causes of muscle fatigue. Rest and massage are the best ways to ...