SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

Bodyweight training builds strength without needing any equipment. Strength training supports your overall health, mood and daily function at any age. Start slow, focus on form and warm up to prevent ...

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

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

If you’ve vowed to start strength training but can’t seem to make a routine stick, you’re not alone. Nathaniel Serrurier, CSCS, a personal trainer at Columbia University’s RunLab, finds that many ...

If you want to run farther and faster, strength training is your secret weapon. Our latest program, The Runner’s World Guide to Strength Training, is your ultimate guide to build resiliency, prevent ...

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