Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

This is a challenging calisthenics/run workout with active rest in the form of pushups. Do this as a fast 100-meter run (near ...

To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload. By Hilary Achauer Hilary Achauer started weight lifting 14 years ago, at 37. Using progressive overload she’s been able 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 ...

Want to channel Ashley Graham's powerful gym vibes? Here's exactly how to master heavy weight lifting and box squats, straight from her DogPound trainer, Dara Hart. To (eventually!) get on Graham’s ...

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...

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

While there’s no hard and fast rule, experts state one is (usually) better than the other. If you want to build a healthy, strong, and functional body, your best bet is to create a well-rounded ...

“People get focused on the weight on the bar because of the term ‘load’ in progressive overload,” says Norton, but more reps ...

Yes, ankle weights are a great way to intensify any workout—from walking to strength training—and can help target and tone ...