Strength gains from lifting weights have previously been linked to better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia. By incorporating resistance training just twice a week, older adults may ...

That's a surefire sign that it's time to increase your weight. Don't just slap on plates randomly, though. Aim to lift by the two-for-two rule: If you're able to crush two extra reps at the end of ...

For millions with MCI worldwide, lifting weights might be one of the most effective ways to boost cognitive prospects. Researchers conducted a six-month trial with 44 older adults (55+) with mild ...

My life is the exact opposite of excess. I don’t drink alcohol, eat little, and lift weights every day. My job demands so much energy that I hardly have time for anything else. Instead of going ...

A Brazilian study found that weight training can protect the brains of older adults from dementia by improving memory and protecting brain areas linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The study included 44 ...

Somewhere between getting my fitness certification a few years prior, starting to box and lift weights more seriously and then teach classes to help others to do the same, my mind started taking a ...

As a woman, if you are intimidated by lifting because of appearing manly, here's what you should know to clear all the misconceptions. Women are often asked not to weight train because they may ...

Former baseball star turned investor Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez shared his new, improved daily routine. He said his workouts shifted from heavy weights and sprinting to more stretching and lighter lifts.

While it may seem counterintuitive to lift weights when your joints ache, structured resistance training can actually be a powerful remedy. The wear and tear that arthritis causes—especially ...

Resistance exercises are often done with free weights, bodyweight or resistance bands. It highlighted the link between better health outcomes and early mobilisation after childbirth with light ...