Why women need about half the exercise men do for the same benefits – and what it means for your workouts

‘Women typically have smaller hearts and blood vessels. When a woman exercises, her heart must pump faster and work ...

'I tried the Japanese walking method for 30 days – here's my honest before and after'

‘You walk fast for three minutes – fast enough that it’s difficult to talk in full sentences. Then you slow down to a ...
Time

Exercise May Benefit Women’s Hearts More Than Men’s

Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers ...
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6 Chair Exercises for Women to Maintain Muscle After 50

If you're looking to build strong, healthy muscles as you age, chair exercises are a stellar low-impact option. Chair workouts reduce joint strain while still delivering a challenging workout. After ...
Prevention

What Is High-Impact Exercise—and Is It Safe for Women Over 50?

You’ve probably heard of high intensity interval training (a.k.a. HIIT), but have you heard of high impact training? Though they sound similar, these two types of exercise are a little different. Like ...
Prevention

HIIT Workout Tips for Women Over 50 From a Doctor and a Trainer

High-intensity interval training (otherwise known as HIIT) may sound, well, intense. And it can be. But it can also be highly beneficial, including for women over 50. The training modality has other ...