New Resistance Training Guidelines Bust 3 Muscle-Building Myths

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently updated its resistance training guidelines for the first time since 2009. “Resistance training (RT), also known as streng ...
The Washington Post

Being stronger means you’re likely to live longer, new study finds

To live long, be strong. That’s the poetic implication of a new study of longevity and mortality in a large group of women aged 63 to 99. In the study, published in February in JAMA Network Open, ...
Medicine Buffalo

Study: For women over 60, muscle strength matters

BUFFALO, N.Y. – You don’t need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity. That’s according to the ...
Medical Xpress

For women over 60, muscle strength matters

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...
AOL

Your 50s Don’t Have to Mean Shrinking Muscles. Here’s How a Trainer Builds Strength After 40

Just because you’ve got some years under your belt doesn’t mean your 50s and beyond have to be characterized by shrinking muscles and declining strength. Data consistently shows declining rates of ...
Tom's Guide

'Aging muscles respond very well to progressive strength training' — a personal trainer shares a 5-move workout to build muscle after 65

Workouts I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors — these are the 4 balance exercises I wish everyone would do before they turn 60, to build strength and stability Workouts It only takes 10 ...
The New York Times

Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength

When it comes to longevity, bigger is not always better. Aim for everyday strength. By Hilary Achauer These days, you might think you have to become a power lifter to age well. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a ...
Health.com

Strength Training vs. Cardio: Which Is More Effective for Your Heart, Muscles, and Longevity?

Jenessa Connor is a writer with experience writing health, fitness, and nutrition topics for publications, websites, companies, and experts in wellness spaces. The most effective exercise routines ...
Today

What’s the Difference Between ‘Lean’ and ‘Bulk’ Muscle — and Which Should You Aim For?

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.
Hot Rod

Inside MCACN 2025: Rare Muscle Cars, Corvette Legends, and This Year’s Biggest Unveilings

The 16th edition of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) arrived once more, serving as November’s automotive appetizer before the Thanksgiving holiday. Now in its 16th year, the show again ...
CNN

Even modest strength training can counter age-related decline

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...