Community centers are a hub of connection and socialization for thousands of people, especially seniors seeking activities to fill up their days. These centers often offer certain classes for seniors ...

Jim Hutchinson, 78, travels to Des Moines, Iowa this month to compete in the largest multi-sport event in the world for athletes aged 50 and over.

Forget the old notion that strength training for seniors means tiny dumbbells and gentle movements. Emerging research and expert advice are powerfully advocating for older adults to lift truly ...

The best workout routines for older adults combine low-impact strength training, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and balance exercises. Here are the top types of workouts that help seniors stay ...

Second Harvest Food Bank has made staying active a priority for seniors, offering its very first "Stay Strong, Stay Healthy" eight-week course.

Just a half-hour of weight training can make you stronger, experts say. A new study shows that even a short routine can lead to big gains in muscle strength and mass.

Older adults have many options for staying physically activity without sacrificing their joints. Learn about some great low impact exercises and their benefits.

Strength training, or resistance training, includes a broad spectrum of activities that build muscle. It can involve lifting weights, doing body weight exercises, or using elastic resistance bands.

But Gross quotes one of the premier researchers in the field, Maria Fiatrone Singh, as saying that weight training is especially important for seniors.

But for many people with arthritis, one unlikely ally has emerged to restore strength, reduce pain and improve quality of life: weight training.

Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests.