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

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Strength training has long been hailed for its ability to build muscles, but its benefits extend beyond just physical appearance. Medical experts say by subjecting bones to stress ...

After years of casual workouts and slow progress, one woman finally faced the truth about her fitness. What she discovered ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." How often do you think about the health of your bones? To be honest, I rarely did until I heard about ...

Experts say that strength and energy changes often start earlier for women—especially around menopause—and that targeted ...

Everyone’s bones weaken with age, but postmenopausal women are particularly at risk for osteoporosis. Regular exercise can make a big difference for bone strength. Nicholas Sansone for The New York ...

You can help increase your bone density through diet, vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medications in some cases.

DEAR DOCTOR K: I was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. My doctor advised strength training because it can help slow bone loss. How does it do that? DEAR READER: Osteopenia is a thinning of the bones ...

"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...

Both power walking and rucking can contribute to weight loss, as long as you’re in a calorie deficit —meaning you burn more calories than you consume, Graca says. Carrying a ruck does increase the ...