If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

This will be an extremely pedantic post, and one that I am terribly sorry to have to write. I’ve been into weight lifting (two words) for a long time, but about six years ago I got into weightlifting ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting weights is one of the best ways to build muscle and transform your body. While there are many ...

What if just 15 minutes of activity could keep your metabolism revved up for 24 hours? Almost sounds like one of those infomercials touting the latest too-good-to-be-true product, right? Well, take a ...

The idea of wandering into the weight room is intimidating for many newbies, which is too bad. Because even though the thought of picking up different heavy things and putting your body under mega ...

The journey to fat loss through strength training isn’t always straightforward. While many fitness enthusiasts hit the gym regularly expecting the scale to drop, the relationship between lifting ...

Lifting weights can build strength, add muscle, and put you in a good mood. Now, a new study finds that the practice may have an even bigger benefit: a longer life. An observational study of nearly ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Weightlifter Beatriz Piron (from the Dominican Republic) winning gold in the 49kg weight class at 2019 Pan-Ams Credit: CRIS BOURONCLE/AFP/Getty Images ...