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. Weightlifting and cardio are the most common forms of exercise when it comes to ...

“Starting a new fitness routine can feel overwhelming,” says Rachel Vaziralli, CPT, director of fitness design at Orangetheory Fitness. “But remember that everyone starts somewhere, and the most ...

Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes. However, there has been significant research on the medical benefits of lifting weights. Everyone benefits ...

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

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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 ...