“Our muscles support our joints, so by improving muscle strength you can help reduce impact on your joints,” Dr. West said.

Whether you are already following a workout regimen or you are just starting your fitness journey, a challenge can be a fun way to spice things up. As a personal trainer, I have had many clients who ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s easy to think that you need to spend hours in the gym to carve out some ...

Muscular endurance represents one of fitness’s most underappreciated qualities. While many enthusiasts focus on building impressive strength or achieving perfect aesthetics, the ability of muscles to ...

The push-up (or press-up) is the do-everything, no-kit exercise for the upper body – and maybe one of the best overall exercises you can do, period. If your motivations are more immediately ...

Find out how many pushups you should do after 50 to be elite, plus 5 key moves to build chest, arm, and core strength safely.

There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of benefits, this modality improves your balance, posture, and core strength. Another perk? It’s ...

Swap machines for 4 standing exercises that rebuild muscle, improve balance, and fight age-related strength loss after 50.

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...

Whether it’s to improve your strength, boost confidence, or sculpt muscle, strengthening your arms does more than make you look powerful—it also helps you move through life with ease. From lifting ...

If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be short-changing the impact of your workout. To enhance your performance and prepare your ...