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5 Chair Exercises That Strengthen Legs Better Than Squats After 50

For many people over 50, traditional squats can feel challenging or even uncomfortable. Joint stiffness, balance concerns, ...

Forget hours in the gym – here's why two 30-minute workouts a week are enough for real results

A new study finds that two 30-minute strength workouts per week – with just one set per exercise – can increase muscle size, ...
NPR

Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?

Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles. A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower ...
Women's Health

'I Used To Have Trouble Walking—Now I'm Training For My First Bodybuilding Competition'

Growing up in Puerto Rico, I was an active child and fell in love with volleyball. When I was 10, my mother and I picked up and moved to New York. While adjusting to my new home and my mom's long work ...