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Strength training has always been a part of my life, but it’s still not for many women. According to the 2020 National Health ...

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...

Beginning a weight-training program has several benefits. It increases your lean body tissue, which will boost your metabolism, and it helps prevent and helps those with osteoporosis because it ...

An easy way to test is to try a couple of reps using a weight you think is appropriate. If it feels too light or too heavy, ...

It’s no longer breaking news that supplementing your running – or indeed any form of aerobic exercise – with regular strength training brings numerous rewards. By working on your strength, you fortify ...

Strength training was long considered risky for young adolescents due to presumed negative effects on growth. This assumption ...

After a string of injuries sidelined me from running one too many times, my physical therapist laid it out in no uncertain terms: I needed to strength train. Weight training would help my muscles and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, exercisers focused on getting in plenty of cardio. And, while cardio is still considered a ...