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 ...

Which is Better for You? Alright, let's settle this. You're at the gym, looking around. One side has people pounding away on treadmills. The other? Lifting dumbbells like they were born for it. And ...

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 ...

May 20, 2025 — Too often muscle is a show. “Muscle” and “strength” and “lifting” as it all happens in your average local gym is what makes strength training intimidating for some. “Instatrainers” and ...

If you’re a woman over the age of 40, it’s important to adopt a weight-training program in conjunction with cardiovascular exercise. Weight training not only helps increase bone density and metabolism ...

Aging gracefully isn't just about staying active; it’s about choosing the right kind of activity to support your health. Resistance training (such as bodyweight, free weight, and resistance band ...

Three new titles explore the power of women building muscle. By Danielle Friedman For most of modern history, women were warned that lifting heavy weights was unladylike and possibly dangerous. Even ...

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