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 ...

A 35-year-old cardiologist lost 30 pounds while building muscle by changing his diet and exercise. He said consistency, patience, fun, and balance were key to his success. Experts support his advice ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

The journey to fat loss through strength training isn’t always straightforward. While many fitness enthusiasts hit the gym regularly expecting the scale to drop, the relationship between lifting ...

Strength training is a form of aerobic exercise that has many benefits, including aiding weight loss. Incorporating strength training as part of an exercise routine can help individuals lose weight, ...

Which is Better for You? Alright, let's settle this. You're at the gym, looking around. One side has people pounding away on treadmills. The other? Lifting dumbbells like they were born for it. And ...

There has been a prevailing sentiment that lifting weights isn’t good for a young body until the teenage years. There is some truth to that statement but let’s make a key distinction between strength ...

Weight lifting helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism. Combining cardio and weight lifting improves body composition and burns more calories. Increasing the weight you lift gradually will help ...

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