Long-time Muscle & Fitness columnist Clarence Bass, a lawyer and bodybuilding champion, has been called "the most articulate and well-read spokesman in America for an all-round fitness lifestyle." Author of nine books, he believes in combining weights, aerobics and sound nutrition to achieve total fitness and permanent fat loss.
Progressive resistance strength training not only helps older adults become stronger but also makes their everyday life easier, a Cochrane Review suggests.
Good old walking can be as valuable an aerobic exercise as jogging, swimming, or biking. In fact, walking may be the best form of exercise you can undertake.
Have you heard exercise is important for older adults, but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone.