Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

As we begin thinking about what 2026 might bring, you may have already been thinking about some fitness goals and health-focused resolutions for the year ahead.Building strength could be high on your ...

A solid diet builds a strong foundation for good health. Fancy pills are unnecessary when beginning strength work. Instead, choose meals made at home that include plenty of protein, add fruits and ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...

It's no secret that the benefits of strength training—particularly for postmenopausal women—are numerous, from building muscle to increasing longevity and so much more. But starting out can feel ...

You don't have to pick up bulky, heavy weights to reap the benefits of strength work. Here's how Joe Holder says to get ...

Forget TikTok trends, quick fix supplements, and influencers selling you circus tricks. If you’re a beginner who wants to get seriously strong, there’s one program that cuts through the noise like a ...

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

Eccentric exercise involves lengthening muscles which increases size by adding stress. Concentric moves shorten muscles for gains with less soreness.

Brodeur stresses that nutrition is just as important as exercise. Fueling your body with healthy foods including carbs, ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...