If you want to build strength or muscle, don't make a common strength training mistake. Lift heavy weights to get the results you want.

Strength training protocols include fewer reps, more sets and higher intensity for your main lifts, so we will be lifting ...

A new study suggests training with lighter weights can be nearly as effective as lifting heavy, provided you do more reps.

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 ...

After a two-year plateau, I built muscle within two months ...

Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

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 ...

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 ...

When training specifically to improve your performance, especially in the strength and power components of fitness, it can be challenging to recover optimally after each training session. Here is a ...

At Iron + Mettle, a women-centered strength-training studio in San Francisco's Noe Valley, heavy lifting takes center stage.

Walking after age 60 helps, but experts reveal that lifting weights protects strength and independence in the long term.