Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

The gym and pounding the pavement aren’t the only ways to get strong and fit. If you’re looking to train with minimal equipment and using nothing more than your bodyweight as a form of resistance, ...

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 ...

‘The Smith machine is a barbell fixed to vertical (sometimes slightly angled) steel rails so the bar moves in a single guided ...

The benefits of strength training are well established, from boosting metabolism to promoting healthy aging. Fortunately, there are many different ways to incorporate strength training, aka resistance ...