Getting bigger and stronger is a beautifully simple science. You lift something heavy, stress your muscles, eat, rest and repeat. Do this with enough intensity and consistency, and you'll grow big and ...

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...

To achieve these goals, research shows that you should rest no more than a half minute between sets. This rest time is ...

There's a common misconception that the gym is where real strength and muscle is built but, really, you don't need to be in a ...

The old, but disturbing, saying "there's more than one way to skin a cat" (sorry for the gruesome image) applies to the relationship between fitness and weight loss. There is more than one way to work ...

A bank worker in his 40s got more defined muscle with simple tweaks to his routine. He burned fat by paying attention to portion sizes and setting a daily protein goal. He also started lifting heavier ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger broke down a recent arm and shoulder workout he did. The bodybuilding icon, 75, still works out every day for half an hour. He aims to perform 25-30 reps per workout, but isn't ...

A light set of dumbbells (five to 15 pounds to start) or a barbell. A barbell is easier to stabilize to carry more weight, but dumbbells are more adjustable and better for beginners. The New York ...

Exercises such as bridges, crunches, and planks engage the various core muscles. Working these muscles can improve a person’s mobility, spinal and trunk stability and support daily activity. Whether ...