Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women ...

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

If lifting really heavy weights has always been the one gym activity that seemed too scary, intimidating, or intense for you, you’re not alone. I used to be a hardcore cardio person who was obsessed ...

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 ...

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

Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Meet the expert: Michael Hamlin, CSCS, is a strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of ...

Pumping iron isn’t the only way to pump the brakes on age-related muscle loss. While weight training has long been lauded as the key to building and maintaining muscle mass, experts say there are ...

This matters especially as we age, because older adults don’t bounce back the way younger people do. A 20-year-old loses ...

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...