Here I'll cover how to effectively use free weights for strength training. Even if you've never lifted weights before, I've designed the workout below to safely get you going. Two of the most ...

One of the ever-raging debates heard in most gyms is whether using weights or machines is more effective for building muscle.

Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer, but ...

When it comes to improving our cardiovascular health, more often than not we tend to gravitate towards the treadmill, Stairmaster, or exercise bike (to name a few). But, did you know you don’t ...

“No one likes it when the singer is out of breath,” said David Drejas, singer and guitarist for OUTDrejas, which bills itself as an outrageous rock 'n' roll act. “I have noticed that training with ...

"When you resistance train, you're working muscles that are opposed by a weight or force," explains Loren Fishman, MD, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Columbia University and ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...

In Part I of this seven-part series, we started our fitness journey by learning how to strengthen the mind-body connection and practice breathing to create good posture. In Part II, we learned how to ...