To lift or not to lift: should all women be weight training? - ...and does pumping iron always equal bulky muscles?

We recently wrote about a study of adults in their 80s and 90s who lifted heavy weights. The study found they gained strength and muscle mass in just 12 weeks.

You may have heard high-impact activity—exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball—is good at building bone ...

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’ m 84 years old, it’ s not a good idea.

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been ...

Q I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a ...