Recently, I noticed a guy I’d trained around for a few years in the gym move some pretty impressive weight, far more than what he’d been regularly capable of. He was in good shape too. Naturally, I ...
Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...
As we age, we lose muscle strength and size (a process also known as sarcopenia),and experience a decrease in bone density, as your body's rate of bone breakdown (resorption) surpasses that of bone ...
Aging is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. While many people turn to skincare, clean eating, and less sun exposure to slow the visible signs, time eventually leaves its mark.
Share on Pinterest A recent study found that heavy resistance training among older adults may help preserve long-term leg muscle function. FG Trade/Getty Images Exercise is an important lifestyle ...
If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength experts ...
This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. A few years ago, longtime CrossFit ...
When I started running in high school, I wasn’t just running: Strength sessions consistently followed my after-school cross-country practices. Not only was I taught to hit my paces in interval ...