Why you probably don’t need to buy a weighted vest

While under load and tension, you’re not moving your muscles and joints through their full range of motion. So, even with a ...

Experts pinpoint simple strength test can predict how at risk you are from liver disease and other illnesses

People who are overweight but have good muscle strength may be less likely to develop obesity-related heart, liver or kidney ...
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Maximize your muscle growth: A personal trainer’s 12-week bulking blueprint

Are you looking for guidance in the gym when it comes to building muscle? Follow these tips when making a 12-week bulking ...

Weight-training basics

Weight-training basics by Armand Tecco, M.Ed. Muscular fitness exercise is often referred to by a variety of names. Some people call it "weight lifting" or "stren ...
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Sustainable fitness, the future of wellness

Sustainable fitness builds lasting strength, balance and wellbeing through mindful movement, mobility and recovery.
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This 10-Minute Standing Routine Reverses Aging Better Than an Hour of Cardio After 50

In 10 minutes, this standing routine boosts strength, balance, and energy for 50+. Joint friendly, smarter than long cardio.

Best Bicep and Back Workouts at Home: How to Build Muscle With Little or No Equipment

You don’t need a gym to build muscle. These unique bicep and back workouts use minimal or no equipment to help you grow ...

5 Standing Exercises That Lift Sagging Arms Better Than Dumbbells After 45

Five standing moves using kettlebells, cables, and med balls to lift sagging arms after 45—no dumbbells required.

Should I increase weights at the gym? How often? And by how much?

There are lots of ways you can increase weight in the gym. But we'll focus on two good ones. If you are a beginner, using the ...