"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a lot to love about lifting heavy weights: It helps you build superhero-level strength, enables ...

"In theory, doing weights first would put your body into aerobic mode [so] by the time you to get to running, you will already be in aerobic/fat burning state. So you may maintain [that aerobic state] ...

Maybe you’re not sure how to start lifting weights for a full-body workout. Or maybe you think you’d have to spend hours at the gym or bench press a hundred pounds to gain benefits. But lifting light ...

Traditional stretching has its limits. Here’s how using a light dumbbell can help you move better. Traditional stretching has its limits. Here’s how using a light dumbbell can help you move better.

We often hear people say that lifting heavy is bad for your joints over time and increases the risk of injury. Some fitness enthusiasts are recommending higher reps and lower weights instead. So, is ...

If hard-core CrossFit workouts aren’t your thing and the weight room at the gym gives you anxiety, no problem. It is possible to tone up and get stronger without major heavy-lifting—in fact, research ...

Without access to gyms right now, you might be left with a collection of light weights at home. Light weights might not seem like they would give you as good of a workout as the heavier options at the ...

I’m used to lifting heavy weights. I can deadlift over 220lbs and regularly squat at least half of my bodyweight. However, I’ve been attending a lot of Pilates classes recently and have noticed that ...