A lot of fitness advice is based on research into people who don’t have periods, give birth or go through menopause. How much of it should be modified – or even thrown out?

As trending exercises ebb and flow, it can be tempting to prioritize one kind of fitness over another. Any kind of physical movement is beneficial, and you should aim to work the body in a variety of ...

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...

The benefits of strength training for women over 50 are vast; it is so important to maintain muscle mass with age. But strength training should be done alongside cardio for a well-rounded fitness ...

Few fitness questions are asked as often as whether you should prioritise strength training or cardio for fat loss. But they're complementary tools. Each plays a distinct role in fat loss, and ...

For years, cardio was treated like the golden rule of fitness. Run more, sweat more, burn more. But for many women over 40, ...

It's well established that women entering (peri)menopause can gain real health benefits from lifting weights. However, while this messaging is incredibly important, it can sometimes mean that cardio, ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Exercise is an activity often centered around strengthening and empowerment. For ...

You don’t have to strain your knees by running miles to get your cardio in. In fact, if you’re looking to ease into fitness in a way that puts less pressure on your joints, then low-impact cardio ...

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...