I swapped powerlifting for low-impact movement like Pilates and yoga, and here's what I've learned about my body in just a ...

My goal is always progressive overload (gradually boosting the intensity, volume, or duration of my workouts over time to ...

Health experts recommend strength training as the main priority for older adults to prevent muscle decline and maintain functional fitness for daily activities.

To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload. By Hilary Achauer Hilary Achauer started weight lifting 14 years ago, at 37. Using progressive overload she’s been able to ...

Weight training is also usually more structured than general resistance training or strength training, Savary says. You ...

A new study shows that resistance training, like weight lifting, may fight depression in those who are already diagnosed with it and prevent others from developing depressive symptoms. Regardless of ...

Going on a weight loss journey at any age takes dedication and grit, but losing weight after 60 often comes with its own unique set of challenges. If you're in this age bracket, dropping pounds may ...

You arrive at the gym and find yourself at a familiar crossroads: Turn this way for the weight room, or that way for the cardio deck. You planned to do both—but which should you do first? Does it even ...

When it comes to fitness guidance, many of us hear familiar refrains about the benefits of cardio exercise. Calls for cycling, running, jogging, walking, or simply "getting your steps in" are ...

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Anyone who lifts weights regularly will tell you that it makes them feel great. But evidence continues to stack up in support of strength training for everything from improving metabolic health to ...

Strength training has a ton of health benefits, including reducing your overall mortality risk. But throughout my decade-plus in the fitness world, I've heard my fair share of myths about it. With so ...