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Resistance bands are often treated as a travel substitute when you can’t get to the gym. But evidence suggests they deserve a permanent place in your training. A 2019 analysis of eight studies found ...

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This installment of Active Aging is presented by Redstone Highlands Communities, Westmoreland County’s leading lifestyle communities for older adults Strength training is an integral part of staying ...

When I work with clients who are new to strength training, travel a lot, or don't have time to go to the gym, I love to recommend resistance bands. They are an easy, accessible workout tool that you ...

There’s a reason resistance bands show up in nearly every gym bag, warmup routine, and PT session: They work. The best resistance bands—unassuming loops and tubes that can make bodyweight workouts ...

If you were to debate the relative merits of resistance bands and free weights, surely it's a no-brainer, right? When guys like Jason Momoa and John Cena are going big in the gym, we don't see them ...

Strength training can provide several health benefits and can be performed by people of any age or fitness level. It is also ...

As people age and muscle mass decreases, it becomes more challenging to perform daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. In fact, 35% of adults over the age of 70 have challenges with ...

Active Aging is weekly series that provides wellness tips and creative living ideas for the active aging lifestyle. Strength training is an integral part of staying healthy at any age, but especially ...