If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure where to begin, start with these ...

Developing bigger pectoral muscles, or "pecs," is one of the most common goals for anyone focused on building upper-body strength or improving their physique. After all, a strong, well-developed chest ...

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Lifting weights after 40 isn’t about trends or aesthetics. According to fitness experts and growing research, it’s one of the most powerful tools to protect your body, brain, and long-term ...

Stuart Phillips receives funding from CIHR, NSERC, U.S. NIH, and several industry funders. He is affiliated with Exerkine Corporation. McMaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The ...

For many newcomers, working out can be an intimidating activity. The weights can be heavy, there’s a number of movements to know and if you misjudge how much weight you can move, you can easily ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. If the words “wearable resistance” conjure images of ankle weights from early ‘90s home workouts, you’re not wrong, but ...

Whether you live for speed work or dread running faster than easy pace, sprints offer benefits for most any training program—including long-distance events like half and full marathons. Not only can ...

There’s a reason resistance bands show up in nearly every gym bag, warmup routine, and PT session: They work. The best resistance bands—unassuming loops and tubes that can make bodyweight workouts ...

As people age and muscle mass decreases, it becomes more challenging to perform daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. In fact, 35% of adults over the age of 70 have challenges with ...