You arrive at the gym and find yourself at a familiar crossroads: Turn this way for the weight room, or that way for the cardio deck. You planned to do both—but which should you do first? Does it even ...

I spend a lot of time looking at fitness trends, but one constant has been strength training, and for good reason. Recently, however, the concept of lifting weights for long-term health and longevity ...

A new study reveals that lifting heavier weights delivers strength gains that last for years. Discover why women over 50 should embrace heavy lifting to stay strong, confident, and ageless. “It’s not ...

Weight Lifting for Weight Loss: How Effective Is It? What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss shouldn’t be ...

Glenn Murphy Jr. began his interest in weight lifting almost 50 years ago, when he was still in high school. A contest conducted by his gym teacher to see who in the class could bench press their ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

American men are much more likely to pursue strength training than women. CDC data published in May 2022 revealed that 35.2% of adult men and 26.9% of adult women met the federal guideline for ...

New research proves strength training isn't just for muscle—it's a powerful fat loss tool. Cardio has its place, but lifting builds the metabolic engine that burns fat 24/7. It's time to train smarter ...

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...