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It’s a lot more dangerous to be sedentary than it is to go to the gym. And remember: nobody is looking at you.

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins showed off serious strength in the weight room in his latest workout video.

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Trying to lose weight can feel like an uphill climb, especially when progress slows despite all the cardio and clean eating.

Recent research shows even those people already consistently lifting in a gym can maintain or slowly improve by doing just two sessions per week, in which each exercise is only performed for one ...

Lifting weights in a slow, controlled way has been shown to result in greater strength gains than speedy repetitions, the theory being that it extends the time muscles are under tension.

A tear in your triceps muscle from weightlifing may require surgery, a brace and physical therapy to fully recover.

Adding weight lifting to your workout routine can help you burn fat, build muscle and hit your goals.