Two major players always seem to be in the fitness spotlight: cardio and heavy lifting. If you scroll through any fitness influencer’s page, you’ll see passionate debates about which one reigns ...
Heavy lifting or calisthenics? This question has been debated for decades. Despite that, both remain among the most dominant ...
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 ...
That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...
Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...
For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...
There’s something freeing and exhilarating about cycling in the great outdoors, and I tend to go through phases where I’m cycling a lot or not cycling much at all. Some avid cyclists enjoy different ...