Various studies found weight training to be beneficial for body and mind, including one that suggests it might help protect the brains of older adults from dementia. But just how often should you lift ...

If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength ...

You might not need to spend hours in the gym to see real results. In fact, a half-hour session twice weekly may be more than enough. A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ...

How little weight training can we get away with? According to a new study of 42 healthy adult men and women, the answer seems to be about an hour a week. During the two-month study, participants ...

Swimming is a low-impact workout that also targets multiple muscle groups. “In just 30 minutes of swimming, an average person ...

Cornell student-athletes and coaching staff are now permitted to engage in up to one hour of weight training and conditioning per day, a move that aligns with Phase I of the Ivy League’s Fall 2020 ...

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 ...

Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. More than 15 million Americans are now losing weight with GLP-1 drugs. The medications — drugs ...

As runners, setting foot in the weight room can feel downright intimidating. Strength training may also feel like it’s taking away from time spent logging miles or building a base. In reality, the two ...