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Build a Strength Training Workout Program That Will Make 2026 Your Strongest Year

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...
Health

Strength Training vs. Cardio: Which Is More Effective for Your Heart, Muscles, and Longevity?

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

What's a Better Short Workout — Cardio or Strength Training? A Trainer Reveals the Answer

A trainer offers a tip for whether you should opt for cardio or strength training when you only have five minutes to spare.

Wait, What's the Difference Between Strength Training and Hypertrophy? Which is Aligned With Your Goals?

Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.

‘I Strength-Trained for the First Time at 68. This Workout Combo Helped Me Grow Major Muscle.’

After a bad fall at 67, Karen Cokely came back even stronger.

4 Morning Exercises That Restore Leg Strength Faster Than Weight Training After 55

Morning leg exercises to rebuild strength after 55, with expert quotes and an easy routine you can do at home.

I Put Off Strength Training for Years. Now That I’m in My 30s, Here’s How I Made It a Priority.

Open right knee, rotating through the right hip to lift knee toward ceiling. Glutes should engage.

How strength training supports everyday movement

Strength training is having a moment, and fitness experts say it is about more than building muscle or lifting heavy weights.
Self

8 Ways to Stop Shoulder Pain From Ruining Your Workout8 Ways to Stop Shoulder Pain From Ruining Your Workout

It’s time for your favorite strength class and you’re pumped for it. First move on the docket? Overhead presses. You’ve got this, you tell yourself. But as soon as you lift your dumbbells skyward, a ...