Remember when women were encouraged to stray away from weights? Finally, the tides are turning in a major way. The fitness and health industries are not only celebrating, but also encouraging, women ...

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 ...

While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the best routine, there are some best practices to keep in mind.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Resistance training can include activities like lifting weights, taking a Pilates class or using resistance bands. (Getty Creative ...

The health and fitness world has become highly scientific, with popular figures like neuroscientist Andrew Huberman giving molecular breakdowns of the body’s inner workings. That level of detail can ...

Weightlifting is a great way to exercise efficiently while preventing injury. But a big barrier to getting started is "gymtimidation." People worry they'll hurt themselves, that others will judge them ...

There are plenty of weightlifting benefits, including increased strength, better stability and improved stamina. Fat loss may not be the first benefit to pop into your head. However, lifting heavy on ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...