Eccentric exercise involves lengthening muscles which increases size by adding stress. Concentric moves shorten muscles for gains with less soreness.

Even modest amounts of strength training, even with lighter weights, can meaningfully preserve muscle and maintain your ...

Higher levels of muscle mass and less visceral fat are linked to younger brains, according to a new study. It’s another sign ...

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

Starting resistance training in midlife can build strength, protect your bones and help you to stay healthy into old age.

Research shows the importance of resistance training in perimenopause through postmenopause for maintaining muscle mass and ...

Running, an aerobic form of physical activity, accounts for just one type of exercise that experts recommend all people have on their weekly schedule. The other three? Strength training, flexibility ...

A personal trainer explains how combining strength training and cardio creates better fat loss and a leaner physique ...

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