SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

Want to improve your health by going to the gym? Not knowing where to start can put a damper on taking that first step.

Now that you've decided to try out strength training, you probably know that the basic idea is utilizing resistance — whether that's with resistance bands, weights, or simply your own bodyweight — in ...

Strength training is key to living a fit life, and we are here to help you master the fundamentals. This is a 15-minute workout we designed for beginners, but anyone will benefit from this full-body ...

Jason Walsh has become one of the go-to trainers in Hollywood for getting clients stronger than ever. He's worked with Emma Stone, Brie Larson, and Mandy Moore (to name a few), and he's also the ...

If you want to run for weight loss, start slow, follow a healthy diet, and add strength training at least twice a week.

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For far too long it felt like the weights zone in the gym was overly male-dominated and a no-go for woman and non-binary folk, but luckily things are changing on that front and weight training for ...

Dumbbell squats are one of the must-do strength exercises to build up your legs. They particularly target your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. Start working on your arms with simple exercises like ...

As countless Instagram posts and workout tank tops have proclaimed, strong is sexy. Strength training is in, no matter who you are or what you look like. But if you’ve never touched a dumbbell in your ...