For most cyclists I advocate a whole body approach to strength training. You’ve got to live with your body the rest of your life so we want to create a balanced athlete from top to bottom! This is ...

Sticking with an exercise program can be tough, even during the best of times. But what about during a pandemic? A new study by the University of Missouri and Oklahoma State University found that even ...

Fat-free mass (FFM) is the major predictor of resting metabolic rate (RMR). As protein supplementation during resistance training may augment gains in FFM, we investigated the effects of resistance ...

New research shows the importance of resistance training in perimenopause through postmenopause for maintaining muscle mass and strength. Experts point out the benefits of lower-body strength training ...

When it comes to working out, it’s all too easy to buy into the old adage of “go big or go home.” Lifting heavy dumbbells, doing intense kettlebell swings, or buying an expensive pass to Pilates may ...

We’ve all been there. It’s day 12 of a new health routine that seemed totally doable at the beginning, but now, it seems as appealing as a trip to the DMV. Maintaining the motivation you need to ...

As we age, our body’s nervous system starts to slow down. The nerves that tell our muscles to move don’t fire as quickly. That decline can shape how we move, react, and perform. Resistance training ...

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 ...

Correspondence to: Dr Scott M Lephart Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA; lephartpitt.edu Background: In order to ...

A study of 62 people found that strength training and quiet rest can reduce symptoms of depression as well as quiet rest. There isn't as much research on the impact of lifting (compared to aerobic ...