New recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine say that at-home workouts or body weight exercises can be just as effective as complex resistance training routines. In other words, ...

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 ...

As people age and muscle mass decreases, it becomes more challenging to perform daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. In fact, 35% of adults over the age of 70 have challenges with ...

Want better sleep in your older years? Time to grab some weights. Exercise, but particularly those workouts that incorporate resistance to improve muscular strength, can be helpful for older adults ...

Strength training, in particular, can prevent muscle loss, keep bones strong, reduce the risk of falls, fight depression, and prevent mental decline as you age. Strength training includes exercises ...

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 ...

But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much—and in some cases, more—for long-term health: strength training. For decades, weightlifting was viewed as the domain of bodybuilders, ...

Falls happen all the time. This is more frequent and more serious for older adults. According to surveys, people who move less are more prone to these accidents because of their poor and untrained ...

Five experts weigh in on exercise form, how much and how often to lift, whom to ask for help and how to do a pull-up correctly.

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 ...

Forget the complex gym machines; discover how six simple walking adjustments can build more functional muscle and stability ...

Don MacLeod is deeply concerned about his people. The certified personal trainer leads the only classes in Vernon that does ...