Why lifting weights is as important as cardio

How to strength train if you hate lifting weights (or can't find them)

It's possible to build muscle and get stronger even if you don't have a set of weights.

This Is Exactly How You Should Strength Train if You Want to Lose Weight

Build Muscles, Lose Weight by Adding Strength Training to Your Workout

When you overload your muscles, they work harder and get stronger

6 Tips for Legendary Arms

6 easy ways to change up your arm workout without ditching your favorite exercises.

Advice for Dancers: Start Gaining Strength

Weight-lifting tips for dancers, plus how to worry less and beat post-performance letdownI’m tired of looking like a skinny teenager who’s too weak to partner women. How can I buff up?—Rob, Queens, NYWhile muscle size is determined by your genes, you can make vast improvements to your physique i...

25 Easy Ways to Get Exercise

Making time for 20-30 minutes of daily physical activity that raises your heart rate can significantly raise your HDL (good) cholesterol. Try our 25 easy ways to fit exercise into your day.

10 Advanced Tips to Boost Your Strength

Hit a ceiling? Even advanced lifters can take their gains to another level with these essential tips.

Why Runners Get Slower With Age (and How Strength Training May Help)

After age 50, runners use certain leg muscles quite differently than younger runners, a new study found. Exercises to strengthen the calf and ankle flexors may help older runners prevent injuries and increase speed.

How to Maximize Your Strength Workout with Full-Body Movements

Whether you want to reshape your body, drop a few pounds, or simply feel better, you'll definitely benefit from this approach to weight lifting.

The New Power Circuit: How to Strength Train for Major Results

Strength Training: What You Need to Know & How To Get Started

Resistance exercise after age 50 may help you lose weight and prolong your life.

Ask the Experts: How Many Rest Days Do I need between strength workouts

Our expert Gino Caccavale answers our reader's questions.

Experts suggest crawling to increase fitness and strength

Mimic a baby, then try spider, crab, and other positions to increase fitness and strength.

5 Strength-Training Exercises to Become a Better Cyclist

Remember: Strength training doesn’t have to be complicated nor do you have to spend hours in the gym to reap the benefits.

Common Mistakes You’re Making in the Weight Room

When exercising at the gym, a “sweat” is the only thing you want to break. But, people who are uneducated about proper weight training techniques end up with strains, pulled muscles, or worst of all, broken bones.

Are You Using the Right Weight for Every Exercise?

Use the Goldilock’s method to determine if the amount of weight for an exercise is too light, too heavy, or just right.

Want to Lose Weight and Get in Better Shape? Science Says Do 1 Thing First

Fitness trackers are fun, but all that data could go to waste if you don't get the inside scoop on how you're built and what is best for you.

Find the Right Weight for Strength Training

While you could hire a trainer to help you figure this out, here’s an easier way...

How to Gain Strength Without Lifting Weights

Put down the weights and allow your body to get stronger with these five recovery methods.

Learn The Body Weight Squat to Develop Strength

The BW Squat is an excellent introduction to squat mobility and form. Work on developing strength by increasing repetitions.