Throughout my years of coaching and training on my own, the subject of pushing to failure (or beyond) with heavier weights or higher reps has been either the goal or something to avoid. A new ...

A study investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 total weeks of strength training ...

Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...

Resistance bands are often treated as a travel substitute when you can’t get to the gym. But evidence suggests they deserve a permanent place in your training. A 2019 analysis of eight studies found ...

When I first met Illy Stoilova, co-founder of X-Force Body, I was doing everything I thought I was “supposed” to do. I was running on the treadmill six to seven days a week, ...

A new study points to big health benefits for people in the habit of weight lifting or other types of resistance training. Turns out they can live longer. As part of our NPR's How to Thrive as You Age ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

Boredom prevents many people from sticking to a new-year fitness plan, so could a variety of classes, challenges and exercise ...

From a performance perspective, strength training can make you a more powerful and efficient runner. Strong glute and leg muscles allow you to charge up a hill or crank out a finishing kick. Core ...

Insomnia can raise a person’s risk for a number of health concerns including cognitive impairment and risk of falls. Lifestyle changes such as more physical activity can help treat insomnia. A new ...

Aside from a weightlifting class in high school, I never lifted weights. I’m a certified yoga teacher and I relied on power yoga and bodyweight workouts for strength. Resistance training was never on ...

With schedules busier than ever, it may seem impossible to hit the gym or work out on a regular basis. That’s where the best resistance bands serve as valuable fitness tools. These lightweight items, ...