Stop coasting with minimal effort. By strategically integrating resistance training, balance work, and short bursts of power, ...

This 8-minute morning routine boosts circulation and mobility after 50 to support muscle recovery, reduce stiffness, and feel ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Functional strength training improves your ability to perform daily tasks by enhancing strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

As 2026 begins, the New Year's fitness rush is no longer defined by quick fixes or cardio-only routines. Across the fitness ...

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

We begin my summer Pilates class assessing what the participants want to work on. We are all women—cashiers, dental hygienists, language teachers, students, but also movement professionals such as ...

When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or strength. It's about feeling good, taking care of your mental health, and yes, getting stronger, too ...

Although we’re getting better at completing those strength sessions, new research shows that most of us are still overlooking ...

Toning the mirror-muscles or exclusively doing cardio to lose weight without a concern for strength or flexibility can be more detrimental than beneficial. In the worst case, the resulting pain might ...