Drop the heavy weights — these 4 low-impact yoga exercises are ‘the best’ for people over 60, says a strength and conditioning coach

A yoga teacher and strength and conditioning coach shares four low-impact exercises for people over 60 to build strength, ...

The Best Brain-Boosting Workout for Women—and How to Fit It Into Your Routine

To be sure, doing any form of movement offers some brain-boosting benefits: It can help stem inflammation, shuttle more blood ...
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The 6 Best Chair Exercises for Women To Maintain Muscle After 50

If you’re looking to build strong, healthy muscles as you age, chair exercises are a stellar low-impact option. Chair workouts reduce joint strain while still delivering a challenging workout. After ...

5 Bed Exercises That Trim Lower Belly Faster Than Floor Workouts After 60

Try 5 gentle bed exercises that target your lower belly after 60, protecting your joints while tightening your core at home.
Women's Health

How 10 Women In Their 60s, 70s, And Beyond Transformed Their Lives By Lifting Weights

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...
Prevention

The Exercise Women Over 50 Should Add to Their Routine, According to a Doctor

Exercising is key to longevity; it’s been associated with everything from improved cardiovascular health to increased strength to a longer life. But there’s one exercise, in particular, that a doctor ...
Time

Exercise May Benefit Women’s Hearts More Than Men’s

Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers ...