Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

Skip the machines. Build muscle after 60 with squats, overhead presses, lunges, and dumbbell rows, plus form tips.

Staying fit isn’t just for the young—regular physical activity becomes even more important as we age. For people over 60, exercise helps maintain mobility, independence, and overall well-being.

The best exercises for women over 60 are weight-bearing and promote strength, posture, and/or balance (and sometimes all at once). While the best exercises for each individual depend on factors ...