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 health and fitness world has become highly scientific, with popular figures like neuroscientist Andrew Huberman giving molecular breakdowns of the body’s inner workings. That level of detail can ...

Whether it be the dumbbells or barbells, lifting weights in a gym (especially as a beginner) can often feel a little nerve-wracking. A lot of this is down to gymtimidation, but another big part of it ...

To help beginners get over the first hurdle, NYC-based fitness coach and personal trainer Claudette Sariya shared the six basic moves you need to conquer to begin weight training. To help beginners ...

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UNLESS YOU HAVE the free time to hit the gym more than once a day, you're likely combining cardio and weight training into one massive workout block. So, which should you do first: cardio or weights?

In retrospect, this unspoken boundary is a result of a belief that I didn’t deserve to be in the weight room. (I know—that sounds funny! But hear me out!) Strength equipment remains largely ...

I used to think weight training was just about building muscle and getting stronger. Boy, was I wrong. After diving deep into the research and tracking my own body’s responses, I discovered that how ...