One of the most important benefits of strength training for older people is the increased growth of bone mass. Not only will the loss of bone mass be curtailed but it is also promote bone growth which prevents injury and types of arthritis. As men and women get older, especially women, the threat of osteoporosis [...]

When most people think about weight lifting they think about young people, who either bulk up or just tone up to stay in shape. Few if any think about older people, say older then 50 lifting weights in a gym or doing resistance training trying to achieve senior fitness. Those healthy living magazine covers are [...]