When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or strength. It's about feeling good, taking care of your mental health, and yes, getting stronger, too ...

Now, at 55 years old, I’m a CrossFit trainer and certified sports nutritionist who throws a barbell around daily and competes in fitness challenges, and I’m feeling stronger and more alive than ever.

Many people do their strength training exercises too fast. Slowing down can help stimulate more muscle growth, prevent injury ...

It’s not taking a pill: it’s strength training. Strength training offers “a multitude of benefits,” says Craig Hensley, ...

VO2 max is often referred to as a key marker of fitness. It’s the measure of the maximal amount of oxygen your cells can take in and use during exercise. Because VO2 max is so closely tied to running ...

Picking up some weights can help you get stronger, sure, but it’s not the only benefit of strength training—not by any stretch. (You’ll appreciate that pun more when you get to number nine.) With ...

Getting stronger is simple: lift heavy stuff, put it down, and repeat. According to a new review led by researchers from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, you should use ...

I was inspired to work with strength coach Samantha Rothberg, CSCS, after interviewing her for a Runner’s World story on advanced strength workouts for runners to do in the offseason. Her approach to ...