Newswise — Bethesda, Md. (May 31, 2017)—A new study finds that short, functional-movement and resistance training workouts, called functional high-intensity training (F-HIT), may improve beta-cell ...

A new study finds that short, functional-movement and resistance training workouts, called functional high-intensity training (F-HIT), may improve beta-cell function in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Functional workouts have never been more popular, because people want to be able to navigate the physical demands of life with confidence. So I was struck by this insight from Cyan Koay, personal ...

Resistance band workouts are fast, low-impact, joint-friendly and cheap. Perhaps most important, they’re also effective. A large-scale 2019 scientific review concluded that resistance bands can build ...

Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to strengthen your muscles. And studies have shown that especially for older adults, working out with resistance bands can be an incredibly effective way to ...

People who perform consistent midlife resistance training, such as lifting weights or using weight machines, may substantially reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by ...

When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of training, ...

Medicine’s iron age unofficially began in 1945. That’s when US Army physician Thomas DeLorme, MD, showed that soldiers with orthopedic injuries responded so well to strength training that they could ...

You don’t need a perfect workout plan to benefit from strength training, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. A large new review finds that at-home workouts ...

Science shows that regular strength training—whether it be weight lifting or other forms of resistance work—can boost mental health, stave off disease and increase bone and muscle mass, all of which ...