Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women ...

Even with all the talk these days about women’s fitness, old myths about strength training just won’t die. You still hear ...

In a world where fitness is often thought to be for the young ones, this 70-year-old woman is shattering stereotypes—and the Internet is all for it. Videos of her confidently lifting weights at her ...

Pumping iron at 100 years old, Mary Coroneos is lifting weights, exercising with dumbbells and pulling resistance bands at the gym, where she’s a regular. She works out three times a week with her ...

A 100-year-old woman said staying physically active and mentally curious keeps her youthful. She regularly goes to the gym to exercise with weights, resistance bands, and sled pushes. Her daughter ...

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 ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...

Q I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to switch to ...

After years spent running and dieting, Casey Johnston stumbled on a Reddit post about weightlifting that transformed her relationship with exercise. "I don't lift to be hot. I lift to be strong," ...

Strength training slows muscle loss, boosts bone health and prevents falls as you age. Discover why lifting weights benefits UK adults of all ages.