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 ...

If you go to the gym often, you might have been told you shouldn’t lift weights in runners. The common belief is it is bad for your performance and can lead to injuries. But is this really the case?

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 ...

Weightlifting can significantly raise blood pressure, potentially increasing the risk of rupture in those with brain aneurysms. For individuals with unruptured brain aneurysms (weakened or bulging ...

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 ...

Fifty years ago, the prevailing wisdom was that children should not lift weights until they are past puberty and well into their teens. It was thought that lifting weights could stunt growth caused by ...

It was, of all things, a Reddit post that changed the trajectory of Casey Johnston’s life in 2013. Up until that point, her workouts and diet were informed by tips from magazines, radio and other ...