How Strong Are You at 50? Try These Five Simple Strength Challenges

It’s actually the ideal time to concentrate on strength training, so turning 50 doesn’t mean slowing down. Building and maintaining muscle becomes even more important as we age, even though cardio receives the majority of the attention. “Strengthening muscles helps fight age-related muscle and bone loss, making everyday activities easier and reducing your risk of injury,” says Dr. Melissa Leber, an associate professor of orthopedics and emergency medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. You can test your body with these five easy exercises to find out how fit you are right now. These tests are...