For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Resistance training is "the use of any resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, endurance and the mass of muscles,"Fredericson explains. When people think about such training, they often ...

Is building strength your New Year's resolution? Here's how to assess strength, come up with goals, start an effective bodyweight routine and stick with it.

Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a ...

Lean muscle mass is something else that becomes harder to maintain as we age, but is crucial for healthy ageing. Research ...

A common obstacle preventing some from achieving the kind of muscle mass or body tone they're looking for is not having enough time to go to the gym; but some people have discovered a resistance ...

A personal trainer explains how combining strength training and cardio creates better fat loss and a leaner physique ...

A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...

Strength training is a form of aerobic exercise that has many benefits, including aiding weight loss. Incorporating strength training as part of an exercise routine can help individuals lose weight, ...