Mind-body coach Dana Santas shows how you can create strength gains without gym equipment by progressing body-weight exercises safely and effectively.

THE BENCH PRESSES, cable crossover machines, and dumbbell pullovers of the world are all great for building up your chest.

“Our muscles support our joints, so by improving muscle strength you can help reduce impact on your joints,” Dr. West said.

Don't get us wrong--cardio exercises like running on a treadmill or cycling around your neighborhood has many health benefits. But it isn't the only form of exercise that can give your body a boost.

Overall, it can take a few weeks to build one pound of muscle, and that’s also because you want to do it sustainably, says Yu ...

Best of all, you won’t lose any of your hard-won gains: studies show it takes four to six weeks of pure inactivity – we’re ...