Resistance training is "the use of any resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, endurance and the mass of muscles,"Fredericson explains. When people think about such training, they often ...

When I work with clients who are new to strength training, travel a lot, or don't have time to go to the gym, I love to recommend resistance bands. They are an easy, accessible workout tool that you ...

Let’s face it: It’s a whole lot easier to pick up a resistance band than it is to lug a set of dumbbells or kettlebells back to your bench. These exercise tools are incredibly lightweight—part of what ...

A common obstacle preventing some from achieving the kind of muscle mass or body tone they're looking for is not having enough time to go to the gym; but some people have discovered a resistance ...

This meta-analysis highlights caffeine's role in enhancing resistance training performance, with notable effects on power and ...

A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...

Adding strength training to your calendar when you’re gearing up for a half or full marathon makes sense to protect your joints over all those miles and to help build your stamina to last for the main ...

Lifting weights to failure is an effective strength training technique for advanced lifters but may be dangerous for beginners.

Researchers are beginning to understand the benefit of resistance exercise in the management of anxiety and depression. The effects of resistance training on the management of anxiety and depression ...