A good cool-down could include gentle stretching, light walking, or using a foam roller (or even a massage gun) to release ...

Once seen as the domain of muscle-obsessed jocks, weight training is increasingly becoming a part of everyone’s routine. And that is excellent news—both the CDC in the US and the NHS in the UK ...

While struggling through long jumps and lunges during a recent class at my boxing gym, the owner suggested I lift weights—heavyweights—to help build strength in my legs and protect my joints.

These expert strategies show how 50-plus runners can prevent muscle loss, boost strength and stay independent.

As life expectancy increases, the challenge for all older women will be to partake in regular exercise sessions to maintain ...

For women over 40, strength training isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. Yet outdated advice and persistent myths continue ...

Lifting weights can help you build muscle, burn fat, strengthen bones and joints, and improve long-term health.

Contrary to popular wisdom among many gym-goers and even some scientists, healthy people in their 60s, 70s and beyond can safely start lifting weights and rapidly build substantial muscle mass, ...

Lifting weights for 30 minutes twice weekly helps muscle gain, per a study. Experts explain how long to work out to gain ...

Bodybuilder Dani Taylor said she was scared to go to the gym when she started her fitness journey. She initially stuck to cardio because she thought weightlifting was intimidating (but intriguing).

As a woman, have you ever been told that lifting weights will make you bulky or that it’s too dangerous for you? Have you ever looked at Scarlett Johansson’s toned arms or Jennifer Aniston’s fit ...

Lifting weights can be intimidating to golfers. We’ve all heard horror stories of someone getting overzealous in the gym and hurting themselves. Even the World No. 2 golfer Jon Rahm had to withdraw ...