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 ...

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 ...

Excess visceral fat can increase your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways to help reduce visceral fat. Before you start a ...

I like to use this quote from American record-breaking powerlifter Ed Coan when coaching young and beginner lifters since it reinforces the importance of technique every time you lift a weight. "When ...

Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.

Like competitors, a just-launched gym in Portland teaches members how to work out in proper physical form, and offers personal training and small group classes. But the founders of the Form Lab say ...