If you want more strength, defined muscles, and all the incredible health benefits that come from strength training, you’ll get better results if you lift heavy weights. Read on to find out why. First ...

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 ...

I still remember the first time I walked into a weight room. I was completely, totally, and utterly overwhelmed by all the ...

Building muscle after 40 isn't just about lifting heavier weights. A growing body of research suggests that training for ...

In fact, Dr. Amy Shah put it frankly when she said, “the little baby (weights) are not for mid-life” in a recent TODAY segment. So, it might be time to consider the kind of weights you reach for at ...

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 ...

Chaker chalks up and prepares to lift weights. Contributor This summer I’ll step onstage to compete as a professional athlete for the first time—at 50. I’ll wear a fuchsia bikini small enough to fit ...

Strength training is essential for maintaining quality of life as you age, especially in menopause. Training with weights and resistance in middle age can support bone density, muscle growth, heart ...