As women move through midlife into and beyond the perimenopausal years, their bodies undergo predictable — and important — changes: estrogen levels decline, bone turnover accelerates, and muscle mass and strength begin to fall. These changes increase the risk of osteoporosis, fractures, falls, loss of independence, and slower metabolic health. Fortunately, weight-bearing activities and resistance (strength) training are among the most powerful, well studied tools women have t

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Andrew NL Buskard, PhD, ACSM-CEP, BCAK Clinical Exercise Physiologist Aging is inevitable. But what if you could slow it down? Science...

As we age, we often hear about the importance of strength training to maintain muscle mass and prevent injury. While this is crucial,...

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VO2 max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is a crucial measure of your body's ability to transport and use oxygen during exercise. It reflects...