If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength ...

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

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

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. If the words “wearable resistance” conjure images of ankle weights from early ‘90s home workouts, you’re not wrong, but ...

Resistance bands are often treated as a travel substitute when you can’t get to the gym. But evidence suggests they deserve a permanent place in your training. A 2019 analysis of eight studies found ...

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Stuart Phillips receives funding from CIHR, NSERC, U.S. NIH, and several industry funders. He is affiliated with Exerkine Corporation. McMaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The ...

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 ...

Most resistance bands are made from latex and rubber (or some combination of the two) and use plastic parts for accessories ...

Exercises to tighten batwing arms after 45, with daily band moves and bodyweight work from Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS.

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 ...