Eat This Not That

Strength loss after 60 is the single biggest factor in whether a woman stays independent into her 80s, and it’s also the thing most of us have been told to worry about least. I’ve been a personal trainer for four decades, and for over 25 years I’ve been co-founder of TRAINFIT...

The muscle you lose after 60 doesn’t disappear all at once. It slips away gradually, a little each year, until one day the grocery bags feel heavier, the stairs feel steeper, and getting up off the couch requires more effort than you remember. By the time you notice, the process has often been underway for a while. This natural decline in muscle mass is known as

If you’re not familiar with wall exercises, it’s time to introduce yourself. This modality uses a wall to provide support and resistance for bodyweight exercises like

Leg strength after 65 can influence more of your day than you realize. It affects how steady you feel when you get out of a chair, how confident you feel stepping up onto a curb, and how much effort simple movement takes. When your legs feel stronger, the rest of your b...

Side fat can be a total buzzkill when it comes to building a sculpted physique. Unwanted fat can accumulate in this part of the body easily—and it’s time-consuming to lose. Since spot reduction—burning fat in one particular area—is a myth, it’s essential to take the right steps to slim down. The surest way is by consuming a nutritious diet full of protein and fiber,