Experts say the secret to feeling strong in the long term is to focus less on the size of a muscle and more on what it can ...

12-minute bodyweight workout after 55, with exclusive quotes from certified trainer Michael Betts. Get the 6-move plan.

To build muscle mass, you need around 0.5–0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Here's why and other factors ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process ...

As you get older, experts advise increasing strength training to help burn calories and keep your metabolism firing. But if ...

Some of the best muscle-building foods include protein-rich chicken, salmon, and lentils. You can pair dietary changes with ...

Pumping iron isn’t the only way to pump the brakes on age-related muscle loss. While weight training has long been lauded as the key to building and maintaining muscle mass, experts say there are ...

A personal trainer in his 50s got back in shape after colon cancer treatment with simple workouts. His routine includes rucking, walking with a weighted pack to build muscle and endurance in less time ...

Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.

The national guidelines suggest a minimum of two days per week of muscle-strengthening activity, although upping that to ...

Ever notice how some people seem to build muscle eating whatever they want, while you’re over here measuring every ounce of chicken breast and still struggling to see results? Here’s what’s really ...