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Alexa Mellardo
10 Tips for Boosting Your Stamina After 50, According to a Fitness Expert
There are so many things that change as you age. This includes a decline in muscle mass and strength, how swift you are, and your...
Ross Brakeville, DPT
Slideshow: The 7-Minute Workout
The 7-Minute Workout If you’ve ever promised yourself that you would get back in shape just as soon as you could find the time, then the...
Stephanie Langmaid
Getting Fit While You’re Overweight
Fitness: More than a Number on a Scale When it comes to overall health, your fitness level may matter more than the number on the scale....
Adam Meyer
5 Best No-Equipment Workouts To Rebuild Your Strength as You Age
Regaining strength and vitality are common health goals as you age. But when it comes to staying fit, many older adults look for ways to...
Elizabeth Millard, C.P.T., R.Y.T.
5 Surprising Things That Happen When You Strengthen Your Core
Forget transforming your body. The far more important benefits of strengthening your core — the muscles that stabilize your back, improve...
Kate Rockwood
How to Stock the Perfect Healthy Kitchen
When you’re trying to clean up your diet, having healthy foods within reach is essential. But being prepared doesn’t have to mean...
Katia Hetter
Desk-bound workers need additional exercise to counter health impacts of sitting, new study says
(CNN) — Tired of sitting at that desk all day long? Turns out it’s not good for your health, either, according to a new study published...
Paul Frysh
Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Don’t Overdo Certain Medications NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen and naproxen. They can damage your...
Rachel Reiff Ellis
Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough
You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...
John Hopkins Medicine
Exercise and the Aging Person
Overview There are many benefits of following a regular exercise program. This is true even for people who have joint pain, back pain,...
1MD.org
Fatigue/Low Energy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Fatigue is the medical term used for an overall feeling of low energy and tiredness. It can be a symptom of a health condition, but it...
Lauren Bedosky
The Dos and Don’ts to Make Your Strength Training Days Deliver
When your strength routine is fun and effective, you’re more likely to stick with it. Starting a strength training routine is only half...
Elizabeth Millard
Lose the Weight, Keep (Even Gain!) the Muscle: Your 3-Step Plan
Here’s what you need to know to keep your weight in line and boost muscle mass as you age. True or false: The “middle-aged spread” is a...
Maria Masters
How to Keep Your Bladder Healthy as You Age
Bladder issues are common among seniors. But they aren’t inevitable. Here’s what you need to know about your bladder to avoid leaks and...
Elizabeth Millard
4 Common Exercise Myths, Debunked
Whether you heard them from friends, online, or at the gym, fitness myths can put a damper on your workout routine. Here’s what’s real,...
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