A fitness enthusiast was left nearly paralysed after attempting to lift just half her usual weight during a gym class, ...

A GYM bunny who was almost paralysed after a gym class is now warning others of the risks of weightlifting. Jodie Wickers was ...

New research shows even one weekly strength session delivers health benefits, while customized training frequency based on ...

There are two main issues to consider with shoulder pain and lifting weights or resistance training. The first issue is the exercise itself. Is it generally safe for shoulders? What is the risk ...

Though it’s often overlooked, lifting weights is one of the most effective exercises for helping reduce visceral fat. Adding ...

and thus has a more acute injury risk. Pre-fatiguing your muscles with cardio prior to lifting weights will only elevate that risk—not to mention torpedo weightlifting performance. In short ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Weight training is better for building muscle, increasing bone density, ...

You don't need heavy weights to build strength. Discover proven techniques to challenge muscles and boost power with lighter resistance.

Here’s the moment when I first suspected I might fall in love: I was told I shouldn’t start lifting without an expert’s advice. Unless I knew how to maintain the right form, it would be easy for me to ...