As Women’s Health editors, we always find time for weight training sessions on days we’re not walking on our under-desk treadmills or running in the park. While we love our cushioned walking shoes (we ...

Should you lift heavy weights or use lighter loads with more reps to maximize muscle growth? This question has divided ...

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If building brute strength is on your list of things to accomplish in 2025, there’s a good chance you’re honing in on heavy compound moves like deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, and rack pulls. But ...

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Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

If you’re short on time, it may be tempting to waltz on over to a barbell and pump out a few bench press reps. But, just like with running and other forms of exercise, trainers recommend taking a few ...

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A groundbreaking new study has shown how you can increase muscle growth while spending half the amount of time in the gym. The study, authored by Edith Cowan University professor Ken Nosaka, found ...

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