Muscle memory is a commonly used term for motor skill acquisition and retention. Activities like cycling or swimming are good ...

ONCE upon a time lifting weights was reserved for bodybuilders and gym bunnies. Now the health world is clear — we should ALL ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

While there are many benefits of strength training that don’t involve changing your body composition, experts often recommend ...

Even modest amounts of strength training, even with lighter weights, can meaningfully preserve muscle and maintain your ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

Three new titles explore the power of women building muscle. By Danielle Friedman For most of modern history, women were warned that lifting heavy weights was unladylike and possibly dangerous. Even ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...