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While struggling through long jumps and lunges during a recent class at my boxing gym, the owner suggested I lift weights—heavyweights—to help build strength in my legs and protect my joints.

Cardiologists agree that exercise is one of the best gifts women over 50 can give themselves—and the people counting on ...

This is the exercise experts recommend for women over 60 to rebuild strength, improve posture, and make daily tasks easier.

Dr Stacy Sims says women should lift heavy weights, eat more and focus on recovery, rather than perform incessant cardio. Dr ...

I started weight training in my 50s, and this is what happened to my body. Plus, the exact workout routine I did and the ...

The new study of resistance exercise and the elderly found that even people in their 80s and 90s — who had never lifted weights before — showed significant gains. (Washington Post Illustration/iStock) ...

A good cool-down could include gentle stretching, light walking, or using a foam roller (or even a massage gun) to release ...

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