Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Recent scientific findings have upended long-standing assumptions about strength training. Research now shows that bodyweight exercises can lead to muscle growth comparable to traditional ...

A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Training your glutes doesn’t always have to revolve around heavy lifting. You can sculpt lower-body muscle and build strength without, say, squatting or deadlifting a barbell or dumbbells—all it takes ...

I've always enjoyed prescribing body-weight exercises for strength-training programs. There is a prehistoric element that seems to motivate people to perform their best. This week, I'll share some of ...

As one of the most effective compound exercises, squats will always have a place in any well-rounded training plan. They ...