A 74-year-old Indian mother’s secret to staying healthy and fit: actual strength training, not light exercise

Bhuvana, 74, exemplifies the importance of strength training for the elderly, in line with WHO guidelines. (Instagram/the_8theelement)

In an age when most fitness influencers are in their 20s, Bhuvana, 74, proves that the “golden age” can be the most powerful era ever. After battling chronic health issues for 50 years, Bhuvana’s transformation through continuous weight lifting gained attention online and offered a blueprint for aging with autonomy. Also read | A 62-year-old … Read more

5 standing exercises that will help you regain full-body strength faster than gym machines, even after age 50

5 standing exercises that will help you regain full-body strength faster than gym machines, even after age 50

Grab a set of dumbbells and start doing these strength-building moves. Strength training, whether you use free weights, resistance bands, or weight machines, is an ideal way to build strength, muscle mass, and strong, healthy bones. Strengthening your strength and muscles is essential for continuing daily activities, and strong bones reduce the risk of fractures. … Read more

Pilates studio opens strength training fitness space next door – Richmond BizSense

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Niche Pilates Studio will be based in Fan’s Place from 2024. (Photo provided by Niche Pilates) The owner of a local fitness studio is ramping up its offerings with a new space dedicated to weightlifting. Niche Pilates Studio plans to open a companion strength training studio at 1431 W. Main St. in Fan, next to … Read more