"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Abs. We all have them. I was a competitive athlete (soccer, tennis, basketball) growing up, and I’ve ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

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 ...

Experts warn women that being slim in midlife might seem healthy, but it can raise the risk of brittle bones - so ...

This will be an extremely pedantic post, and one that I am terribly sorry to have to write. I’ve been into weight lifting (two words) for a long time, but about six years ago I got into weightlifting ...

For over ten years I had been trying to lose the extra weight I was carrying. I tried several techniques, from fad diets to lymphatic drainage, and even dangerous methods like simply not eating. But ...

A couple of years ago, I entered a chapter of life that put my mental strength to the test. As a self-employed personal trainer and the co-owner of a digital fitness platform, I was at a crossroads in ...

These patterns continued until I was 55 and finally had enough. Instead of only pouring my efforts into others' success, I ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I THINK THE BARBELL SAVED ME. Before that, I was toiling under the ...

I am well aware of all the benefits of strength training for women my age, including building stronger bones, improving ...