When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FYI: Free weights just means any type of load that *isn’t* attached to a machine or other piece of equipment, making the movements ...

The section full of free weights is undoubtedly the most intimidating spot of any gym—a place where, let’s be honest, a lot of women don’t feel like they belong. Some women feel like they aren’t ...

While many powerlifters, bodybuilders, and Olympians use both, there’s still the ever-raging debate of whether free weights or machines are best. I recently covered a study that showed that both free ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

When it comes to fitness guidance, many of us hear familiar refrains about the benefits of cardio exercise. Calls for cycling, running, jogging, walking, or simply "getting your steps in" are ...

Slow-motion strength training is easier on joints and connective tissue, which may reduce risk of injury. The high-intensity workout is just 20 minutes, once a week. Seniors swear by the routine, but ...