For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Here's everything you need to know to get started packing on muscle with dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.

Bodyweight training builds strength without needing any equipment. Strength training supports your overall health, mood and daily function at any age. Start slow, focus on form and warm up to prevent ...

Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell with both hands at chest-height, elbows high.

The fitness and health industries are not only celebrating, but also encouraging, women to add resistance training to their ...

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

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In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

If you want to run farther and faster, strength training is your secret weapon. Our latest program, The Runner’s World Guide to Strength Training, is your ultimate guide to build resiliency, prevent ...