Should you lift heavy weights or use lighter loads with more reps to maximize muscle growth? This question has divided ...

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

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

An elite bodybuilder said he uses an exercise technique called slow negatives to build more muscle. Also called eccentric reps, negatives can help optimize gains by putting more tension on the muscle.

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From building bone density to gaining confidence and community, these women in their 60s, 70s and beyond show how lifting heavy can transform how 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 ...

When you hit the weights on your cross-training days, you probably think that the heavier you lift, the stronger you’ll get. And if you aren’t a fan of loading up the barbell, you may wonder if your ...

I like to use this quote from American record-breaking powerlifter Ed Coan when coaching young and beginner lifters since it reinforces the importance of technique every time you lift a weight. "When ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

Chair exercises after 55 to rebuild muscle daily, with CSCS Jarrod Nobbe’s expert coaching cues and progressions.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...