Losing weight after 50 presents unique challenges, but fitness icon Denise Austin proves it’s entirely achievable. At 67, she continues to inspire millions with her vibrant energy and practical ...

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This year at my annual checkup, my doctor said something I didn’t expect: “Have you considered strength training? You basically have no muscle.” However, a sufficient exercise regimen is not unlike a ...

As you approach middle age, you may notice that it’s getting harder to zip up your jeans and your clothes are feeling a little too tight, especially around your belly. Unfortunately, this is normal.

If you’re a woman over the age of 40, it’s important to adopt a weight-training program in conjunction with cardiovascular exercise. Weight training not only helps increase bone density and metabolism ...

Her realistic advice for starting weight training in midlife ...

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Jenessa Connor is a writer with experience writing health, fitness, and nutrition topics for publications, websites, companies, and experts in wellness spaces. Women who strength train tend to live ...

“I always tell women, you gotta start weight training. Weight training will help you work the muscles to keep from atrophy because as we age, we lose our muscle tone,” Austin says. “If you don’t use ...