SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

Lifting weights has some seriously cool benefits: It increases lean muscle mass, which boosts metabolism and helps torch calories and shed stubborn fat. It also improves the quality of your sleep, ...

Lifting weights and resistance training is not just for young people. Bradley Ruple, PhD, discusses the health benefits of strength training for seniors and shares practical starting points for older ...

Kyle Norman, MS, is a Denver, Colorado-based personal trainer, strength coach and running coach with 20 years of experience. He specializes in helping people move well, get strong and get out of pain.

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Embarking on a fitness journey can be a life-changing experience, one that often begins with a single, powerful decision to invest in yourself. For women, strength training offers an incredible ...

Strength training needs to be a prioritized part of every cyclist’s training routine, and the reasons for that are many. From greater strength and speed on the bike to preventing aches, pains or ...

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