Strength Training

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple ru...

Regardless of your present level of conditioning, this exercise format can work for you. It can be done by the physically disabled sitting in a chair or implemented by a seasoned athlete.

Woman have all heard that high repetitions with lighter weights tones muscles, but is there a more effective way to get the results you desire?

We've all heard too many times that a sedentary lifestyle is hazardous to our health. Many of us who take the risks of this type of lifestyle seriously have incorporated a weekly, if not daily, exercise routine into our busy schedules. So we've got it covered, right? Wrong.

Hollywood hardbodies like Kim Kardashian have been fans of Barry's Bootcamp for years, and now New York-based stars like Amanda Seyfried are hopping on the bandwagon.

Growing muscle doesn't mean getting "bulky!" Instead, it simply means that you are laying down lean and dense fibers that can replace fat and boost your metabolism.

Women have followed low-nutrient diets, along with over-exercising. These approaches may have caused more damage to their bodies, possibly even putting themselves into increased risk for osteoporosis.

It's never too late to start strength training, says Shelly McDonald, the group fitness director at Club Sportif MAA. But if you've already started an...

Daily exercise is a commitment, it's true. A big commitment. And in a world where we're already so over-committed to family, friends, school, and work, it is difficult to imagine making one more commitment.

Just to keep me on my toes, I'm going to resist the urge to use the term "audacious radical fitness zealots" when referring to CrossFit, a strength and conditioning program for what I would call the "over-the-top" athlete.

With those five minor adjustments you can continue to train safely and make progress well into your golden years.

Most people associate cardiovascular activity with weight loss, but few recognize the missing component.

Strength training is where exercise can get tricky and where knowledge is key. Knowledge on exercise should be a continuing journey and never just a one-book destination.

Although aerobic exercise -- things like running, bicycling, swimming, and dancing -- are good workouts for your heart and lungs and help you lose weight, these aren't going to help you maintain your strength.

A recent study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that older people have to work out more than younger people to m...

The question I want to ask so many times when I head out for a run or to the stairs to do cardio intervals: What are you doing?

Cardio is not the fastest way to lose weight, and it's certainly not the only way. There is a solution, though, which will allow you to spend less time in the gym and see even better results.

Vibration technology is slowly but surely becoming a sought after trend in the fitness world.

Being flexible is not about being weak, wimpy, or passive. Flexibility is a conscious choice. As we enhance our ability to be flexible, our life can and will expand exponentially.

Circuit training is an evolving training program structured to combine low impact aerobic and anaerobic activity between sets of strength training and core exercises.

Most of us can't afford a personal trainer, yet the ideas, support and insights are real gems that have me rethinking the investment!

Make a statement with that accessory by using these five super effective exercises to sculpt, mold and shape your lower body without the inconvenience or hassle of a gym and fancy equipment.

If you're just entering menopause, you might be thinking, is menopausal weight gain a given? What's happening to my body? Why have the Scales of Injustice turned on me?

I knew the inner strength goals before we'd even read the fitness book. Discipline and organization were tops.