A new study suggests training with lighter weights can be nearly as effective as lifting heavy, provided you do more reps.

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know.

It's a myth that it doesn't matter which you choose—but both have their benefits.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Quiet revolution: lifting weights can improve your well-being without turning you into a bulging bodybuilder Strength is cool.

That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...

An over-fixation on heavy weights can distract from the two most important drivers of health: consistency and effort. Heavier lifting produces more strain on the nervous system and connective tissues, ...

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...

While it's true your blood pressure goes up during strength training, lifting weights can still be beneficial if you know how ...

Ahead, sports nutritionists share the pros and cons of lifting fasted and fed, so you can settle the dispute for yourself.