Heavy lifting and high-intensity cardio may get all the glory, but when it comes to sculpting lean muscle don't sleep on barre. The low-weight, high rep style of training has become more popular in ...

Stop shrugging the weight. Lifting upward engages traps instead of delts. Instead, focus on lifting outwards, maintaining a ...

Losing weight often feels like a challenging journey, but with the right workouts, burning fat and reaching your fitness goals can be faster and more enjoyable. Exercise plays a critical role in ...

Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...

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 ...

We all know that regular exercise is key to maintaining a healthy weight. But clocking enough activity is often easier said than done. Gym memberships can be pricey. And if you have low mobility or a ...

When it comes to packing on muscle, variety and versatility in your workouts are key. While traditional gym equipment like dumbbells and barbells often get the spotlight, weight plates can be just as ...

When trying to lose weight, many people default to long bouts of cardio exercise. While cardio does help burn calories that can aid in weight loss, a cardio-heavy fitness routine is actually not the ...

The push vs. pull exercise debate usually comes down to which you enjoy more: do you like bench presses or deadlifts? Does a push-up bring you unadulterated joy, or are pull-ups your thing? In 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 ...