Once you start squatting serious weight, you may look around and realize that other people wear something on their knees. Sometimes it’s a strip of elastic that wraps around like a bandage, but more ...

The Age Old Question: Lift Before or After Practice? For almost any dedicated swimmer of a certain age, dryland and weight routines are familiar concepts. They have become mainstays in club and ...

I used to think weight training was just about building muscle and getting stronger. Boy, was I wrong. After diving deep into the research and tracking my own body’s responses, I discovered that how ...

This strength training practice can fortify your feet, but experts warn that it’s not without risk. By Rachel Fairbank About two years ago, Claire Haeuptle, a physical therapist based in San Diego, ...

If you regularly hit up the weight room, you may have noticed some folks with lifting belts strapped around their waists as they deadlift, squat, or do other big moves. The belts can look like a wider ...

If lifting really heavy weights has always been the one gym activity that seemed too scary, intimidating, or intense for you, you’re not alone. I used to be a hardcore cardio person who was obsessed ...

One of the best things you can do to make sure you're aging well is to lift weights. Lifting weights can reduce your chance of chronic illness and help prevent depression and anxiety. When you lift ...