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 ...

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 ...

For the complete beginner, the prospect of weight training can be a daunting one. What if you’re not strong enough? What if you’re too strong? What if you begin to look like The Hulk? First, some ...

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It doesn’t matter if you are 19 or 90, run marathons, or struggle to climb stairs; weight training can benefit everyone. Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and ...

A common misconception suggests that beginners should always opt for the lightest weights when they first start working out. While this idea may seem reasonable, following such an approach could lead ...

This article was written by Meghan Rabbitt and provided by our partners at Prevention. You've overcome your angst about stepping foot into your gym's weight room and you're finally lifting. That's ...

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 ...