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

Research shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for mood, and it helps protect joints and bones. A ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study found that heavy resistance training among older adults may help preserve long-term leg muscle function. FG Trade/Getty Images Exercise is an important lifestyle ...

When it comes to increasing your levels of physical activity, anything is better than nothing. "I always tell my clients that the best exercise is the one you're willing to do," says Austin "Ozzie" ...

5 TIME FOR FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH THIS MORNING. SECRETS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STRENGTH TRAINING. EXPERTS SAY THERE ARE BIG BENEFITS, ESPECIALLY FOR MOMS AND GRANDMAS. JOINING US NOW IS DOCTOR MIHO TANAKA ...

Both workouts can fit into a challenging exercise routine, but experts say one is the clear winner for building muscle.

Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...

Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.

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 ...

It has become a familiar scene to gymgoers and gym owners: Many elliptical machines sit empty while the heavy dumbbells are in high demand. Over the past several years, strength training has surged in ...