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

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

Building off that foundation, we're now ready to get stronger. Here I'll cover how to effectively use free weights for strength training. Even if you've never lifted weights before, I've designed the ...

Resistance can come from dumbbells, free weights or machines such as rowers. One example of a strength training exercise is ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Resistance training can include activities like lifting weights, taking a Pilates class or using resistance bands. (Getty Creative ...

Growing up, my mother showed me that weightlifting is for women every week as she lifted weights in our garage. As a toddler, I mimicked her strength training movements, which is why I now lift five ...

I was one month shy of my 50th birthday and wanted to start the new decade with a clean slate. My goal was to feel strong and ...