After 50, strength doesn’t come from luck. A simple timed pushup test can reveal more about your real fitness level than most ...

Think of this squat test as a quick fitness check-up for your lower body. It doesn’t require equipment, a gym, or a long warmup. In just 60 seconds, it reveals how well your legs generate force, ...

Experts say the secret to feeling strong in the long term is to focus less on the size of a muscle and more on what it can ...

Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles. A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower ...

Research shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for mood, and it helps protect joints and bones. A ...

AMES, Iowa – The loss of muscle strength and function, what’s known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. It’s also a growing public health concern because of the risk for falls, injury and ...

You may not know this, but scientific research has established a strong link between muscle mass and longevity. For instance, ...

Why it holds women back: ‘After menopause, muscle becomes the strongest predictor of metabolic health, bone density, and long-term independence. Weight-loss-focused training can accelerate muscle loss ...