Fitness and Exercise - Strength Training

Try something new! From kettlebells to resistance bands, these body-toning tools will breathe new life into your workout.

Learn what this intense exercise regimen has to offer and why it's wildly popular.

This excellent cardiovascular workout also builds upper and lower body strength, and helps strengthen bones. And that’s only the beginning.

Maximize the perks of your membership with discounted personal training sessions, special classes and equipment, and locker-room extras.

Did you know that different body types respond best to different kinds of exercise? Find your match.

Here, 10 ways to ensure you get to the gym, despite life's everyday obstacles.

One of the newest players in the fitness world is one of the oldest nutritional substances on earth. Bovine colostrum (also known as early cow’s milk) is making a name as a powerful way to increase athletic performance and speed recovery time after extreme workouts.

If you're looking for a new twist on a classic workout and you're into dance, Pilates, or yoga, then a barre or ballet workout might be perfect for you.

If you're tired of exercising in a crowd and can't afford one-on-one sessions with a fitness instructor, then small group training might be just what you need to kick your workout into high gear.

Losing that excess weight and becoming active can reduce and even eliminate your pain. But how can you safely get started? Our plan will get you exercising at almost any weight and with nearly any condition.

Try these creative ways to exercise that are good for your body and easy on your wallet.

Building an aerobic base requires a basic training program of long distances over a six- to eight- week period at a slow-to-moderate pace. As you pile on the miles and hours, you build muscles and develop your aerobic capacity. But this form of fitness may be on its way out.

Working up a sweat is good for you, but what if you're not one to perspire during exercise? Can you still consider it to be an effective workout? Here's the answer.

That furry friend who loves you unconditionally just may be your secret to staying slim.

Long-time exercisers say the reason they stick with fitness is because it's a habit. They plug it into their daily routine, much like brushing their teeth or reading the morning paper.

Recent studies show that "free-form" strength training may work even better than "fixed-form" weight machines when it comes to improving your strength, balance, and flexibility, while also reducing the chance of injuries or pain.

Even when classes are advertised as appropriate for "all levels," instructors and students know that's not always accurate information. That's why fitness centers are now tailoring classes to fit the needs of specific demographics.

It's hard to find time for fitness, a sensible diet, and health screenings, especially when you work full time. That is, unless health and fitness opportunities come directly to you.

We know baking soda is good for taking the stink out of refrigerators and shoes. It's also an age-old remedy for tummy aches. But could it be the latest sports-enhancing ingredient as well?

To find out if your workout is tough enough, ask yourself these five questions.

It's hard to reach your goals when you can't see them. That's where a fitness role model comes in.

What's the least expensive and most convenient way to get a total workout? Lace up your sneakers and walk out the door. Turning your walk into a workout is easy. Just follow these steps.

"Mudding" is a growing trend in which the cardiovascular demands of a long-distance run is coupled with the physical demands of a military-style obstacle course and the carefree atmosphere of a summer-time musical festival.

Ginger has long been known for its digestive healing powers. Now, studies are revealing another big benefit of this ancient favorite.

Assessing your personal fitness level is a bit like getting a report card that tells you if your hard work is paying off or if you need to do more homework. Here, four ways to measure your personal fitness level and see if you're making the grade.

While daily exercise seems doable in theory, few of us can sustain that bite into our already busy schedules. But perhaps the biggest obstacle is boredom. Here, 10 ways to keep the thrill going.

When an individual gets pain at the elbow, frequently the diagnosis is tennis elbow. This condition is considered to be the result of irritation of the tendons from the muscles that extend the wrist and fingers found on the top of the forearm.

This solution enables you to fit a total body workout into one short session.

Will caffeine help take away the pain? Read on to find out.

If the search for ultimate fitness came down to either cardio exercise or strength training, which would be the better choice?