Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

I started strength training about nine years ago for admittedly vain reasons. Fresh off a breakup at the time, weight training offered a welcome distraction and the prospect of a revenge body. I ...

A solid diet builds a strong foundation for good health. Fancy pills are unnecessary when beginning strength work. Instead, choose meals made at home that include plenty of protein, add fruits and ...

Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer, but ...

When it comes to fitness guidance, many of us hear familiar refrains about the benefits of cardio exercise. Calls for cycling, running, jogging, walking, or simply "getting your steps in" are ...

If a magic bullet for healthy ageing existed, strength training would be it. But it isn’t quite as simple as reaching for the nearest kettlebell. From prioritising power in your twenties to ...

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Strength training preserves muscle, bone density, and ...

If, so far, you’ve not been all that interested in weight training, this story might leave you reaching for the nearest dumbbell. An American-Chinese study has revealed a link between weight training ...