Functional strength training is a workout designed to enhance one's ability to perform everyday activities with ease and efficiency. Focusing on movements that mimic real-life actions—such as lifting, ...

Strength training for seniors helps boost stability, mobility, and confidence by targeting major muscles to support safety with everyday activities.

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 ...

The last few years we’ve seen a growing interest in strength training for cyclists, particularly by those over 50. What are some best practices? There are many general health benefits that come from ...

From a performance perspective, strength training can make you a more powerful and efficient runner. Strong glute and leg ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

Calisthenics is a great option for strength training, especially if you’re new to working out, coming back from a hiatus, or don’t have access to a gym or equipment. These exercises are also stellar ...

Researchers examined studies that looked at the benefits of strength training for running performance—particularly running economy—and found it does improve efficiency. Comparing heavy weights and low ...

When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of training, ...