New research reveals why resistance workouts are safer, more effective, and more essential than most people think.

The myth that lifting weights reduces flexibility is holding many people back. In reality, strength training can improve your ...

A new study reveals a clear conclusion: strength (resistance) training is the most effective tool for achieving “high-quality ...

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

Exercise researcher Nicholas Burd says there was a long-held belief in his field that making gains in the gym required eating meat or other animal products. This wasn't a matter of bro science — the ...

Building strength and muscle comes with huge payoffs for health and longevity, but most Americans still don't lift weights or regularly practice any muscle-strengthening activity. Why? People often ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Right up there with a balanced diet, strength training is the OG biohack for longevity, and the key to a strong, healthy body. But whether you’re a beginner or seasoned athlete, that begs the question ...

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 ...

The protein threshold for building muscle may be lower than you think.

When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that's crucial for women in midlife. “Now I would say I’m ...