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 ...

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 ...

New to the weight room? This routine is for you. New to the weight room? This routine is for you. Credit...Theodore Tae/The New York Times Supported by By Alyssa Ages Photographs and Video by Theodore ...

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 ...

Strength training is an important aspect of fitness. But you may find it daunting when you glance at the weights or complicated machines at the gym, wondering how to use them. Luckily, there’s an ...

It can be difficult to build healthy habits. If you're a newcomer to exercise, it's useful to have a short, simple routine that you can memorize and incorporate into your weekly schedule. We like this ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Start light and focus on proper form - compound exercises like squats, rows, and push-ups are ideal. Schedule rest days to ...

“Strength training is every runner’s secret weapon!” says Lindsey Clayton, senior instructor at Barry’s in New York City and co-founder of the Brave Body Project. “A balanced strength-training routine ...

As a runner, you likely do multiple run workouts each week, mixing up your pace and intensity. Adding in strength training days to that weekly schedule, however, may feel intimidating or overwhelming, ...