When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...

Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women ...

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'It’s because we lose power if we do strength training in the traditional sense [with higher reps and lighter loads]. When we ...

Dr Jenna-Leigh Wilson explained why resistance training is no longer optional for women — it is a matter of life and death.

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While there are many benefits of strength training that don’t involve changing your body composition, experts often recommend ...

Defined biceps and triceps aren’t exactly a new cultural phenomenon — Grace Jones and Madonna were flexing their muscles long ...

MUMBAI — Actress Elli AvrRam has opened up about her evolving fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and encouraging women to embrace weight training as part of a balanced ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

Choosing the right squat weight isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Strength levels vary widely from one woman to the next, and the amount you lift today may not be appropriate weeks – or even ...