For optimal fitness as you get older, focus on exercises that build cardiovascular fitness, lean muscle mass and strength, balance, and mobility and flexibility.

Jim Owen, a former investment manager, was goal-oriented but couldn't find the motivation to exercise. At age 70, he had "excruciating" back pain so started working out. Starting from zero, he now ...

It is well known that being physically fit is associated with lower risk of disease. One factor associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is having a low maximal heart rate. Although ...

Individuals who are physically fit may be better equipped to handle the negative effects of dehydration, according to research from the University of California, Riverside. In a study using ...