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

SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

Cycling enthusiasts and weight lifters, unite. Peloton is rolling out a new strength training product. Peloton Guide is a camera that plugs into TVs to monitor your strength workouts, and it comes ...

Lifting weights and resistance training is not just for young people. Bradley Ruple, PhD, discusses the health benefits of strength training for seniors and shares practical starting points for older ...

One evening in late March, I was moving through some squats right alongside Peloton instructor Callie Gullickson during a 20-minute bodyweight strength class. But I wasn’t taking an in-person class or ...

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