Los Angeles Times

How I Started Strength Training at 50 — and Why You Can Too

Now, at 55 years old, I’m a CrossFit trainer and certified sports nutritionist who throws a barbell around daily and competes in fitness challenges, and I’m feeling stronger and more alive than ever.

At 50, this is Mel B's 'go-to' strength and cardio workout for full-body conditioning

'She not neglecting any area of her fitness,' says her former PT ...
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Over 50? This 4-move routine helps you lose fat and gain muscle – and you're probably not doing it yet

Over 50 and stuck in the gym maze? Learn how four compound lifts, smartly programmed with protein and rest, can reshape your ...
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Why strength training is vital for women in midlife

Sarah Baldassaro, from Alexandria, Virginia, discovered a new level of strength after embracing resistance training at 50. “Now I would say I’m stronger overall than I ever have been at any age," said ...

If You Can Hold a Wall Sit This Long After 50, Your Leg Strength Is Top-Tier

Wall sit test after 50: a certified trainer explains proper form, time benchmarks, and what your hold reveals about leg ...

I’m a Strength Coach. This Is the Workout That Keeps Men Over 50 Strong and Injury-Free

There’s something to be said for body part splits. They’re great for spotting weak links and adding size to specific muscles, ...

Trainers Say These Low-Impact Exercises for Strength Building Are Perfect for Women Over 50

Here’s how to do each.
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Trainers Share Their Number-1 Strength-Training Workout Tip for People Over 50

Strength-training comes with a host of benefits regardless of your age, from more toned muscles to a speedier metabolism and more. But this form of exercise (also called resistance training) can be ...

Scientists Reveal Exactly How Long You Need to Lift Weights to Gain Muscle

Plus, the best exercises to get you started.