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The push-up benchmark: How many reps do you really need to be considered in shape?

Beyond simple aesthetics, the humble push-up serves as a critical diagnostic tool for upper-body endurance and cardiovascular ...

5 Daily Exercises That Rebuild Lost Arm Muscle Faster Than Dumbbells After 50

Try arm exercises to build muscle after 50, a daily plan designed by Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS, using bands and bodyweight.
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Should you start doing push-ups every day? And how to get the proper form

A Daily Dose of Push-Ups Will Help You Correct Your Posture, Build Strength & Torch Body Fat ...
Netmums

Women in menopause should do this one weekly exercise to protect bones and build muscle

Strength training protects bones and muscles after menopause when oestrogen loss accelerates decline. Here's why experts ...

5 Exercises Men Over 50 Should Do Every Morning to Rebuild Lost Muscle

Morning exercises for men over 50 to rebuild muscle fast, with CSCS Jarrod Nobbe’s expert routine and form tips.

Why strength training is important for women after menopause

Strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause, when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density ...

Fitness for your heart: Here are the best workouts to control LDL cholesterol

From strength training to agility drills, here’s how the right workouts can naturally improve your heart health ...

Building strength without weights

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts say bodyweight exercises can go a long way and are a ...
Everyday Health

A Personal Trainer’s Go-To Exercises for Staying Fit at 50 and Beyond

Personal trainer Anthony Wall shares the 5 exercises he makes sure are part of his weekly fitness routine at age 55.

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause. These are some simple, concrete ways to add it into your day.

A Beginner Strength Workout, No Equipment Required

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions. Keep your hips and shoulders square to the floor, and avoid letting your ...

I tried the Hindu push-up, the move that'll increase mobility and build your chest and arms in one fell swoop

That’s why I decided to try the Hindu push-up. Starting in a downward dog position, you bend your elbows, dive through your hands, and press up into a cobra. It’s part strength move, part mobility ...