4 surprising health benefits of strength training

Adding a little resistance to your workout can help you stay strong and independent.

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4 strength moves older adults should do

Help fight age-related muscle loss with these do-anywhere, equipment-free moves.

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5 functional exercises every older adult should do

Move through everyday life with more strength (and confidence) with these injury-preventing exercises.

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Turn an ordinary walk into an awesome workout

Want to help boost your health, think more clearly and reduce stress in the process? Get strolling.

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Renew You Challenge: Strengthen your core

Just about every movement you make involves your midsection. Help strengthen yours with this plank variation that’s tailor-made for older adults.

Mature woman sitting on an exercise ball.

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Renew You Challenge: Help your hips

No more stiff hips. One simple exercise can help keep your hips healthy and in their full range of motion.

Mature man exercising with a resistance band.

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Renew You Challenge: Help improve your posture

Give the muscles in your upper back and shoulders some love, and they’ll reward you by helping you stand a little taller.

Mature man exercising with a step bench.

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Renew You Challenge: Help prevent falls

Help stay strong and stable on your feet with this one easy exercise.