Strength training is an important aspect of fitness. But you may find it daunting when you glance at the weights or complicated machines at the gym, wondering how to use them. Luckily, there’s an ...

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.

"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

As 2026 begins, many people are rethinking fitness goals beyond quick weight loss or short-term routines. Strength training is gaining attention as a practical way to feel stronger, move more ...

Even before the fluttering New Year’s confetti has reached the ground, you probably made a fervent resolution, and there’s a good chance that it’s to lose weight and get in shape. But hold on before ...

When Dr Gabrielle Lyon was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says – it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

But like everything else in life, when it comes to strength training, you can have too much of a good thing. Lift too often ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

Ever think about the how tos of remaining strong and independent throughout your later years? The answer may be so simple strength training. If you’re 50, in your retirement years, or even well into ...