If you lived through the aerobics-obsessed ’80s, you know that cardio exercises were long heralded as the single way to reach weight loss goals. A few decades later, weight training for weight loss ...

When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of training, ...

Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits. A study, recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that resistance training — such as weight training — strengthens muscles ...

Perfect for beginners, these oddly shaped weights offer a low-impact, full-body workout that will bring a sense of flow to your exercise routine. By Hilary Achauer Shaped like a teapot without a spout ...

Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. More than 15 million Americans are now losing weight with GLP-1 drugs. The medications — drugs ...

To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload. By Hilary Achauer Hilary Achauer started weight lifting 14 years ago, at 37. Using progressive overload she’s been able to ...