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 ...

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

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.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the best routine, there are some best practices to keep in mind.

I was inspired to work with strength coach Samantha Rothberg, CSCS, after interviewing her for a Runner’s World story on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...