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

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

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

ONCE upon a time lifting weights was reserved for bodybuilders and gym bunnies. Now the health world is clear — we should ALL ...

Strength training improves body composition by reducing body fat while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass,” says ...

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...

Al Roker is starting the year strong with strength-training workouts, walks and lots of words of encouragement.

It's no secret that the benefits of strength training—particularly for postmenopausal women—are numerous, from building muscle to increasing longevity and so much more. But starting out can feel ...

When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a ...

This matters especially as we age, because older adults don’t bounce back the way younger people do. A 20-year-old loses ...

Two certified strength and conditioning specialists count the reasons runners should think about lifting differently this ...