Most people over 50 assume that declining strength, stiffness, and lost independence are just part of getting older. The reality is different. In my 40 years in the fitness industry—first as a gym ...

Try this 8-minute core circuit each morning to strengthen abs, boost metabolism, and flatten lower belly after 50.

The importance of fitness increases as you age. Workouts for men over 50 should include aerobic exercise, strength training, balance exercises, and stretching.

People who hit the gym before noon lost more weight than those who worked out after 3 p.m. or inconsistently, but all exercisers lost weight.