Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Poor posture can be caused by excessive tech use, inappropriate footwear, lack of physical activity, and more. “Your body becomes the position you spend the most time in,” says Grayson Wickham, DPT, ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

ONCE upon a time lifting weights was reserved for bodybuilders and gym bunnies. Now the health world is clear — we should ALL ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

The fitness and health industries are not only celebrating, but also encouraging, women to add resistance training to their ...

A broad, well-defined back is a cornerstone of any well-rounded physique. But that’s not the only reason to pump up your posterior—it’s also a critical way of improving posture, reducing back pain, ...

The best exercises for women over 60 are weight-bearing and promote strength, posture, and/or balance (and sometimes all at once). While the best exercises for each individual depend on factors ...