In high school, being the only girl in weight training class wasn’t just unusual – it was transformative. When that 300-pound deadlift at age 17 finally prompted the creation of a women’s record board ...

If you're thinking about your health goals as we approach a new year, you may want to consider adding more weight training to ...

Slow-motion strength training is easier on joints and connective tissue, which may reduce risk of injury. The high-intensity workout is just 20 minutes, once a week. Seniors swear by the routine, but ...

This year at my annual checkup, my doctor said something I didn’t expect: “Have you considered strength training? You basically have no muscle.” However, a sufficient exercise regimen is not unlike a ...

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 ...

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 ...

For decades, many women have been told what a “feminine” body should ideally look like — slim, trim, toned, ripped even, but not bulky. Due to the inhibition of not looking “feminine” enough, several ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...

If you've seen a loved one take a bad fall — like my mother did a few months ago — you know the importance of muscle strength. Muscle mass peaks in our 30s and then starts a long, slow decline. Muscle ...

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, ...