Lifting weights can be a powerful tool in your workout arsenal, but it's important to do it right. Here's how to get started. Photo by Stefan Radtke. In real time while I write this, I’m fielding ...

Lifting weights is an activity that, although it may seem simple at first glance, requires proper technique to maximize its benefits and avoid injuries. Chris Gagliardi, a certified personal trainer, ...

An easy way to test is to try a couple of reps using a weight you think is appropriate. If it feels too light or too heavy, ...

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 ...

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength experts ...

One of the most important strength training skills, and something I see people get wrong all the time, is knowing how to ...

I started playing sports around 10 years old. My dad was a squash player, and he often brought me along to the club where he played. I fell in love with the sport and I started playing, and I competed ...

Recently, I incorporated weight lifting breathing into my workouts, and discovered why it's so important to do correctly. As a health and fitness writer, I often learn new info firsthand that ends up ...