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

FOR MANY GUYS over 40 years old, the barbell—once their most prized tool in the gym—eventually becomes an obstacle, making their strength training sessions a challenge. The heavy loaded exercises the ...

Despite all the hacks to ensure you make it to the gym regardless of excuses, sometimes you wake up on a Saturday and realize amidst the craziness of work and life, you haven't hit the gym since last ...

If strong is the new sexy, it’s no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights. Instagram hashtags such as “fitspiration” (fitness inspiration) and #gym contain millions of posts, ...

The minimum effective dose is a driving philosophy behind my core beliefs as a fitness professional. An aspirin per day has health benefits including reducing the likelihood of a subsequent heart ...

David Rogerson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Simple, powerful, and incredibly effective, the standard barbell is one of the most essential tools in strength training and ...

If you have any experience searching for strength training routines, you probably know how overwhelming it can be to choose a workout plan. The 5×5, also known as the “Strong Lifts 5×5,” is a simple ...

Weighted glute bridges and a similar exercise called the hip thrust have grown in popularity in recent years. These exercises target the gluteal muscles without straining other parts of your body. A ...

If you’re new to barbell training, you’re about to realize what powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters have always known: It’s fun to lift heavy weights. “Adding in a concentrated strength-training ...

The Olympic barbell is one of the most essential tools in modern strength and performance training. While it may look similar ...