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I switched heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts – here's why I won't go back

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...
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3 Best Workouts for Weight Loss, According to Experts

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PeopleImages/Getty Images With busy lives and schedules, finding time to work out can be tricky. However, experts say that even 15 ...
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HIIT Training Vs. Traditional Strength Training: Which Is Better For Strength Gains And Fat Loss?

Think you always need long, slow strength sessions to build strength and burn fat? Think again. New research suggests that high-intensity circuit training—workouts that pack multiple strength moves ...

What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?

Either way, for success, you will need to approach failure.

Why you should try the ‘honest 8x8 workout’ to get shredded

A high-volume, low-rest routine devised by ‘Iron Guru’ Vince Gironda, the 8x8 workout remains a reliable way to build muscle and reset your training ...
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Are High-Impact Workouts Safe After 50?

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You’ve probably heard of high intensity interval training (a.k.a. HIIT), but have you heard of high ...

Strengthen your lower back, loosen your hips and offset the effects of prolonged sitting with a beginner-friendly alternative to the 300-rep kettlebell swings workout

At the start of the year, I undertook the 300 kettlebell swings a day challenge, which involved, you guessed it, doing 300 daily kettlebell swings every day for 30 consecutive days. Before going any ...