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 ...

If your goal is to build strength, fast-track muscle growth, and melt unwanted body fat, optimizing your workout regimen is a must. But when it comes to selecting one method that gets the job done, ...

Weight Lifting for Weight Loss: How Effective Is It? What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss shouldn’t be ...

This is a tale of three studies — two scientific, one decidedly less so (but still fun). The first, a study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, found that participants with low ...

When it comes to fitness guidance, many of us hear familiar refrains about the benefits of cardio exercise. Calls for cycling, running, jogging, walking, or simply "getting your steps in" are ...

Marine Capt. Jacqueline Sapitro trains for a strongman competition at Fire Station 533 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, in October 2024. (Cpl. Darien Wright/U.S. Marine Corps) A former Army ...

Weight lifting helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism. Increasing the weight you lift gradually will help you avoid ...

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 ...

Cardio and weights are both key components of any fitness program, whether you’re trying to stay healthy, lose weight, or excel in athletic competition. But how do you combine the two? That’s the ...