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 ...

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

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

From a performance perspective, strength training can make you a more powerful and efficient runner. Strong glute and leg ...

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 ...

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 ...

Let’s face it: It’s a whole lot easier to pick up a resistance band than it is to lug a set of dumbbells or kettlebells back to your bench. These exercise tools are incredibly lightweight—part of what ...

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, ...