This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting weights is one of the best ways to build muscle and transform your body. While there are many ...

Maybe you’re not sure how to start lifting weights for a full-body workout. Or maybe you think you’d have to spend hours at the gym or bench press a hundred pounds to gain benefits. But lifting light ...

Lifting weights is one of the best ways to build muscle and transform your body. While there are many benefits of strength training that don’t involve changing your body composition, experts often ...

Weight lifting helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism. Increasing the weight you lift gradually will help you avoid ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

Share on Pinterest Singer Meghan Trainor says lifting weights has helped “change her life,” aiding her on her weight loss journey as well as boosting her energy and strength. Mark Von Holden/Billboard ...

Lifting weights can build strength, add muscle, and put you in a good mood. Now, a new study finds that the practice may have an even bigger benefit: a longer life. An observational study of nearly ...

If you regularly hit up the weight room, you may have noticed some folks with lifting belts strapped around their waists as they deadlift, squat, or do other big moves. The belts can look like a wider ...

This strength training practice can fortify your feet, but experts warn that it’s not without risk. By Rachel Fairbank About two years ago, Claire Haeuptle, a physical therapist based in San Diego, ...

Training to failure means doing reps of movement over and over until you physically can't do another. This can be effective for advanced lifters to add strength and size, so long as they recover ...