A meta-analysis compared free-weight training (squats, bench press, and deadlifts) with machine training (leg press, chest ...

Want to get into strength training but not sure how? Let us suggest starting out with free weights. Whether you’re going for the fan-favorite dumbbells or getting more adventurous with kettlebells or ...

"When you resistance train, you're working muscles that are opposed by a weight or force," explains Loren Fishman, MD, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Columbia University and ...

When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

“I still love the feeling I get when I teach a class. It totally transforms my mood, and knowing that the workouts are ...

Many people view age-related muscle loss as a slow decline they must accept. A fitness expert explains why building strength through resistance is key to longevity.