A Peloton expert reveals why strength training alone isn’t enough for healthy aging—and what exercises to add for balance.
Established research has proven that people lose roughly 3 to 8 percent of their muscle mass each decade after age 30—and after age 65, it increases to between 6 and 15 percent. This is especially ...
Strength training can be an important part of an active lifestyle for older adults. It can help improve strength and mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and maintain bone density. The Centers for ...
It’s estimated more than 10 million Americans over the age of 50 live with osteoporosis, a bone disease that causes the bones to become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis, in and of itself, isn’t usually ...
If you’re on a mission to live longer (and stronger!), you probably know that regular exercise plays an undeniable role in longevity. Walking and strength training in particular have a ton of benefits ...
As many women of a certain age will tell you, menopause isn’t a cakewalk. This natural transition in a woman’s life, when the body no longer creates high levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones, ...
One of the most pervasive myths among runners is that there’s no need for strength training. Some of the most common rumors about stepping into the gym to do anything other than use the treadmill ...
Running works your legs, so you don’t need to strengthen your lower body with weight training, right? Wrong. To zero in on all the key lower-body muscles, from the feet through the calves and shins ...
When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of training, ...
Strength training is widely associated with helping reduce injuries, building strength and an overall healthy life, but given the intricacies and demands of cycling, it’s not always straightforward.