If you have arthritic knees from osteoarthritis, you might hesitate to exercise. However, there’s evidence that doing so can improve how your joints function and relieve pain and stiffness. Here’s why.
For boosting physical health and improving body composition, you already know that exercise is important. But what about our mental health? Can exercise boost your mental being and how much exercise do you need each day to fight stress and boost your mental health? You might also wonder how much is too much. Find out.
Are you trying to build stronger triceps? Smart move!. While you should do a variety of triceps-focused exercises, there’s a movement you should add to your triceps routine. It’s the barbell reverse curl and it’s a powerful triceps builder.
Strength training is an underrated brain booster. Whether you’re lifting weights for overall strength, to slow brain aging, or for mental health, the right type of strength training, done over time, may make your brain more resilient and powerful. Here’s how.
Isometric exercises are a way to strength train that requires no equipment. Although they shouldn’t be the only strength-training exercises you do, they have worthwhile benefits. Here are 7 benefits of isometric exercises.
Are you stuck in a strength-training plateau? Here’s an effective strategy to help you break out of your plateau and increase the amount of weight you can work with when you train.
If you think cardio is the only fat burner, you’ll be surprised. Strength training helps you burn fat too and scientists now know why. Here’s why strength training belongs in your fitness routine even if you’re trying to lose fat.
If you’re trying to overcome a strength-training plateau, eccentric training can be your best friend. Here’s why and how to get the benefits.
Lifting weights is a prescription for good health. The feeling you get when you finish a workout with weight is unparalleled and makes it all worth it. The long-term effects are even better! However, if you make this mistake when you lift, it can raise your blood pressure.
When you want to lose body fat, do you add more cardio to your routine? A new study finds that strength training may be as effective at helping you slim down as your favorite cardio workout. Here’s why.
How often do you bench press? It’s an exercise that some women avoid because they don’t want to build a bulky chest. However, even women can benefit from bench pressing. Here are five reasons why.
Even if have osteoporosis, you still need exercise to slow bone loss, improve balance, and lower your risk of falling. However, there are some types of exercises you should avoid. Here are five you should know about.
