SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

The Best Powerlifting Program for Beginners While there are many good powerlifting resources online and in print, the classical powerlifting resource is Starting Strength, coach Mark Rippetoe’s ...

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Even with gyms closing, New Year's Eve is coming and people want to get in shape. But starting the steps to take on a new exercise program can be confusing. It feels like there are one hundred ways to ...

Now that you've decided to try out strength training, you probably know that the basic idea is utilizing resistance — whether that's with resistance bands, weights, or simply your own bodyweight — in ...

Are you interested in strength training, but not sure where to start? Casey Johnston, cultural critic and creator of "LIFTOFF: Couch to Barbell," was once in your shoes. "When I first got into ...

I’ve been a runner for over ten years, but I’ve only recently started doing strength training. The sad thing is, as a woman, I never really felt like lifting weights was for me. But it’s a crying ...

“Isometrics are a powerful training tool, especially for runners,” says Speer. “Holding positions for 30 to 60 seconds, such as lunges and single-leg balances help strengthen muscles, connective ...