Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

It’s not taking a pill: it’s strength training. Strength training offers “a multitude of benefits,” says Craig Hensley, ...

Strength training is a must during menopause, so more and more midlife women are hitting the gym or working out at home. If you've tried a muscle-building workout, from weights to pilates, you might ...

Plus, the best exercises to get you started.

Think you always need long, slow strength sessions to build strength and burn fat? Think again. New research suggests that high-intensity circuit training—workouts that pack multiple strength moves ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the DMD gene that prevents dystrophin production, leading to progressive muscle weakness and early mobility challenges. The 2018 DMD ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Few fitness questions are asked as often as whether you should prioritise strength training or cardio for fat loss. But they're complementary tools. Each plays a distinct role in fat loss, and ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...