The minimal effective dose for strength and hypertrophy has garnered significant attention in evidence-based lifting circles ...

A new study in trained lifters suggests one hard set per exercise, twice a week, may deliver more muscle than most people expect. View post: Winter Storm Warning Map Tracks Powerful Weather Mass After ...

Aging is not always conducive to staying in shape. According to the federal National Institute on Aging, around 30% of people over the age of 70 have trouble walking, getting out of a chair, or ...

Sure, multiple sets can still work, but one of the strongest takeaways from recent studies is that there’s no single “right” way to train for strength. Ultimately, consistency and challenging the ...

Here’s how to find the right effort level for a strength workout. By Alyssa Ages You’re sweaty and sore, and just hoisting your gym bag onto your shoulder makes you groan. The workout was exhausting, ...

Slow-motion strength training is easier on joints and connective tissue, which may reduce risk of injury. The high-intensity workout is just 20 minutes, once a week. Seniors swear by the routine, but ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

A solid diet builds a strong foundation for good health. Fancy pills are unnecessary when beginning strength work. Instead, choose meals made at home that include plenty of protein, add fruits and ...

When I step off the bike after a particularly intense cycling class, my legs can sometimes feel a little wobbly. Especially if the instructor programmed some major hill work with lots of resistance, ...

Let’s face it: It’s a whole lot easier to pick up a resistance band than it is to lug a set of dumbbells or kettlebells back to your bench. These exercise tools are incredibly lightweight—part of what ...