Eddie Adegye weighed 400 pounds and his mom was scared of him getting diabetes. He got to 197 pounds by combining hot yoga ...

You know the many benefits of strength training for runners, including more power and injury protection. Adding lifting ...

Many women have focused on cardio during workouts. That can burn calories and help you develop good cardiovascular health, but adding strength training to your regimen can lead to increased muscle ...

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Everything you need to know about fitting strength workouts into your half training, so you’re strong and injury-proof come ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If strength training isn’t your thing, it’s easy to feel a little intimidated when you’re suddenly ...

About a year ago, I was working as a part-time boxing and HIIT instructor when I experienced a milestone thought. I had finished teaching class and stepped outside the studio to talk to members, all ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...

Chair exercises for upper body strength after 55, created by Tyler Read, BSc, CPT, to rebuild pushing and pulling power.