You might think that if you’re in your 50s or 60s and have never been to a gym before, now is not the time to dive into the weights room, but you could not be more wrong. In fact, not only is it the ...

Forget the eternal battle between cardio and weights. Both are superheroes in the fitness world, but they have different powers that, when combined, create an unstoppable force against fat. The idea ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: a dimly lit workout studio, the pounding of sneakers as people furiously push through ...

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

The fitness journey often presents an emotional challenge when the scale shows unexpected increases after dedicated workout sessions. This perplexing phenomenon, while initially discouraging, ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. When I first stepped into the gym, I felt nervous and ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...