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"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 ...

When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn – rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM – I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of ...

Resistance bands are an easy way to introduce yourself to strength training. They are versatile and start at a very low resistance, helping you build your strength. Whether you are recovering from ...

For many newcomers, working out can be an intimidating activity. The weights can be heavy, there’s a number of movements to know and if you misjudge how much weight you can move, you can easily ...

What are the benefits of resistance bands? Using these elastic or fabric bands to add tension or resistance during exercise makes it more difficult to do movements, and engages more muscles, which ...

With schedules busier than ever, it may seem impossible to hit the gym or work out on a regular basis. That’s where the best resistance bands serve as valuable fitness tools. These lightweight items, ...

There’s a reason resistance bands show up in nearly every gym bag, warmup routine, and PT session: They work. The best resistance bands—unassuming loops and tubes that can make bodyweight workouts ...

From old-school tools like dumbbells and kettlebells to cutting edge tech like the Tonal integrated resistance training device, there’s no shortage of fitness equipment available for outfitting your ...

Muscle contractions during resistance training are performed by eccentric (ECC, lowering phase), concentric (CON, lifting phase) or isometric muscle contractions. Because ECC and CON are contraction ...

IF YOU WANT to gain muscle, your first instinct may be to head to the gym and hit the dumbbells. And while lifting will never go out of style (in our humble opinion), we're here to tell you that's not ...