I’ve been weightlifting for just over three years now and I love it. Not only has it completely transformed my body composition, but as a woman I love feeling strong. But, last month, I decided to ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

There has been a prevailing sentiment that lifting weights isn’t good for a young body until the teenage years. There is some truth to that statement but let’s make a key distinction between strength ...

The journey to fat loss through strength training isn’t always straightforward. While many fitness enthusiasts hit the gym regularly expecting the scale to drop, the relationship between lifting ...

Barbell training gave me a new perspective on aging. By Lisa Miller Not to be all Russell Crowe about it, but this morning, I biked to the gym before dawn, loaded up a barbell and did three sets of ...

Strength training is a form of aerobic exercise that has many benefits, including aiding weight loss. Incorporating strength training as part of an exercise routine can help individuals lose weight, ...

Which is Better for You? Alright, let's settle this. You're at the gym, looking around. One side has people pounding away on treadmills. The other? Lifting dumbbells like they were born for it. And ...

If you’re intimidated by weight training, a new study is full of reassurance. Weight workouts don’t have to be complicated or grueling to be effective, the study found. Almost any kind of lifting led ...

Weight lifting helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism. Combining cardio and weight lifting improves body composition and burns more calories. Increasing the weight you lift gradually will help ...