"Our research, and that of others, has shown that strength training can have a remarkable impact on the lives of seniors," says Flynn, a professor in the department of Health, Kinesiology and Leisure ...

Attach your band to a mount or piece of equipment at a point above your head. With your feet together, hold one end in both ...

These low-impact workouts for senior cyclists require minimal space and equipment, and deliver strength and cardio benefits.

Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat into ... promoting balance, strength and flexibility all at once." ...

Julie Logue, M.P.H., senior program manager for Silver Sneakers, agrees that strength training is particularly worthwhile for seniors. “As muscular strength and endurance improves, you can ...

Slow-motion strength training is easier on joints and connective tissue, which may reduce risk of injury. The high-intensity workout is just 20 minutes, once a week. Seniors swear by the routine ...

Getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker. In fact, senior weight lifting—that is, doing resistance training with machines and/or free weights in your 60s and beyond—offers physical and ...