Skip the machines. Build muscle after 60 with squats, overhead presses, lunges, and dumbbell rows, plus form tips.

Build strength after 55 with goblet squats, rows, bench press, overhead press, and back extensions, with sets and reps.

Staying physically independent is important at any age, but once you reach 60 and beyond, strength exercises that target major muscle groups – including those in your arms – become even more crucial ...

ON THE BACKSIDE of each of your upper arms is an unsung hero. With the right amount of consistent, balanced strength training, you can give it the attention it deserves—and in doing so, stretch the ...

And increasingly, resistance exercises are being recognised as key to longevity, too. A meta analysis found that people who perform resistance training are less likely to die prematurely than those ...

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Here’s what the workout can and can’t do for your fitness. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman Q: I’ve heard that Pilates can give you long, lean muscles. Is ...

Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...