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Strength training for women - why it’s so important and 6 exercises to get started

Strength training for women could make all the difference to your body and mind, whether it’s using body weight or dumbbells ...

Runners Need Strength Training—These 10 Exercises Twice a Week Are All You Need

Run faster and more efficiently with these moves.

When and how you should add strength training to your schedule—and what can happen if you don’t

Here's exactly what you need to know.

What's a Better Short Workout — Cardio or Strength Training? A Trainer Reveals the Answer

A trainer offers a tip for whether you should opt for cardio or strength training when you only have five minutes to spare.

All the Tips You Need to Tackle Strength Training for a Half Marathon

Everything you need to know about fitting strength workouts into your half training, so you’re strong and injury-proof come ...
Health

Strength Training vs. Cardio: Which Is More Effective for Your Heart, Muscles, and Longevity?

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength

Experts say the secret to feeling strong in the long term is to focus less on the size of a muscle and more on what it can ...

Wait, What's the Difference Between Strength Training and Hypertrophy? Which is Aligned With Your Goals?

Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.

How strength training supports everyday movement

Strength training is having a moment, and fitness experts say it is about more than building muscle or lifting heavy weights.

How You Can Use Reverse Pyramid Sets to Break Through Training Plateaus

And how to use them to hit a deadlift PB ...

Trainers Say Circuit Training Is The Most Efficient Type Of Workout You Can Do. (Plus: 3 Example Workouts)

It combines strength and cardio into one total body sweat session.