Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

Older adults who met twice-weekly strength training guidelines had lower odds of dying in a new analysis by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical ...

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Some guys still believe they need to choose between cardio and lifting for reasons that are not immediately apparent. Some of ...

This time off from aggressive race training is a great opportunity to establish good movement patterns for your strength ...

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 ...

If you hate aerobic exercise but want to lose weight, you may be in luck. Weightlifting is more effective than running when it comes to burning fat and reducing insulin resistance – critical ...

Marathon runners often overlook strength training, despite its proven importance. Although coaches emphasize leg workouts, many runners skip them and increase their risk of injury. So, what’s the best ...

Picking up some weights can help you get stronger, sure, but it’s not the only benefit of strength training—not by any stretch. (You’ll appreciate that pun more when you get to number nine.) With ...