Resistance training is "the use of any resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, endurance and the mass of muscles,"Fredericson explains. When people think about such training, they often ...

A common obstacle preventing some from achieving the kind of muscle mass or body tone they're looking for is not having enough time to go to the gym; but some people have discovered a resistance ...

A new study has demonstrated the impact resistance exercise training can have in the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms. A new study by researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland and ...

A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...

WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

Objective To determine how distinct combinations of resistance training prescription (RTx) variables (load, sets and frequency) affect muscle strength and hypertrophy. Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, ...

Once considered the domain of oiled-up bodybuilders, the growing recognition of the importance of muscular strength, means that weight training is something that we’ve likely all been exposed to, even ...

Aim To evaluate the effects of resistance training on metabolic syndrome risk factors through comparison with a control group. Design Meta-analysis comparing resistance training interventions with ...

Regular strength training can improve your strength and flexibility, and decrease your risk of injury and falls. Keep reading for more benefits and tips to get the most out of your strength routine.