Runners often think they don’t need to strength train or that strength training won’t improve their running performance. Yet runners need to work their body against resistance too. Here are five science-backed reasons why.
Exercise has pros and cons for eye health. Studies suggest that aerobic exercise may lower the risk of glaucoma. However, there are some precautions you should take when you weight train to protect the health of your eyes and vision. Here’s what you need to know.
One under-appreciated aspect of resistance training is the link between mind and muscle. How effectively can your mind and muscle communicate? Strengthening that connection can help you make greater strength and hypertrophy gains. Here are eight ways to increase mind-muscle communication.
Are you struggling to lose weight? Weight training can help, but you can boost the weight loss benefits you get from weight training by making subtle tweaks to your training routine. Here are five you should know about.
You know the basics of strength training, but are you aware of what NOT to do when you train? Here are five things that can reduce your strength and hypertrophy gains and increase your risk of injury
Strength training makes you stronger and helps slow the muscle aging process, but is it good for your heart too? A recent study says yes. Here’s why strength training is as good for your heart as aerobic exercise.
Everyone needs strength training, even those with arthritis. When arthritis affects the joints in the fingers and hands, training with weights can become more difficult. Here are some tips for weight training safely with hand arthritis.
You’ve probably heard that endurance exercise is best for heart health and that strength training does little to improve heart function or protect against cardiovascular disease. However, a new study calls this into question. Can strength training lower your risk of cardiovascular disease too?
It’s frustrating when you reach a plateau in your weight training. You’re training hard but the growth seems to have stalled. Making small tweaks to your routine can help you break through a stubborn plateau. A simple one to try is pause reps.
Do you use a barbell or dumbbells when you do bent-over rows? Is there an advantage of using one over the other? Find out what the pros and cons of using each is and how to decide which is right for you. You’ll also discover the pros and cons of other types of rows.
Exercise is a health enhancer, and there’s even evidence that physical activity can prolong lifespan. But most studies showing longevity benefits focus on aerobic exercise. Here’s the good news! Strength training may be just as beneficial for prolonging lifespan. Here’s what science shows.
How balanced is your strength training? Here are six muscle groups you should train on a regular basis to avoid muscle imbalances. Remember, weakness in one muscle group can cause injury to others by forcing other muscles to take over the weak muscle’s function. So, keep your training balanced with these exercises.
