Strength training, which helps boost your muscle power, certainly benefits those who enjoy participating in sports, but this activity also helps all of us to more easily perform everyday movements -- ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

To boost your running performance, you consider strength training, but now you’ve got two major questions: Is that effort really necessary? And should I do high reps at a lower weight or low reps at a ...

If you want more strength, defined muscles, and all the incredible health benefits that come from strength training, you’ll get better results if you lift heavy weights. Read on to find out why. First ...

Right up there with a balanced diet, strength training is the OG biohack for longevity, and the key to a strong, healthy body. But whether you’re a beginner or seasoned athlete, that begs the question ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...

Strength training has a ton of health benefits, including reducing your overall mortality risk. But throughout my decade-plus in the fitness world, I've heard my fair share of myths about it. With so ...

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Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

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