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 ...

To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload. By Hilary Achauer Hilary Achauer started weight lifting 14 years ago, at 37. Using progressive overload she’s been able ...

Are Body Weight Exercises Just as Effective as Lifting? You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work.

Contrary to popular wisdom among many gym-goers and even some scientists, healthy people in their 60s, 70s and beyond can safely start lifting weights and rapidly build substantial muscle mass ...

Weight lifting can even improve balance and coordination, decreasing the frequency, severity, and likelihood of falls.