Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled ...

Starting resistance training in midlife can build strength, protect your bones and help you to stay healthy into old age ...

The weight-loss journey for a growing number of Australians using "miracle" medications must include exercise or risk ...

Of particular concern are hip fractures as they carry a high death rate, especially since the elderly often have multiple ...

This encyclopedic article explains how prolonged inactivity affects cardiovascular, muscular, and connective tissue systems ...

With the transition to menopause, women enter a phase of life where the body can noticeably lose bone and muscle mass.

Trainer Steve Chambers shares 5 standing moves to shrink belly pooch after 55, with exclusive expert quotes and tips.

1. Lie on your stomach and place your hands directly under your shoulders with your palms flat on the floor. 2. Press up, ...

ONCE upon a time lifting weights was reserved for bodybuilders and gym bunnies. Now the health world is clear — we should ALL ...