Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

A new study found that resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep. A year-long resistance exercise program improved sleep quality, duration and other ...

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"When you resistance train, you're working muscles that are opposed by a weight or force," explains Loren Fishman, MD, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Columbia University and ...

A new study has demonstrated the impact resistance exercise training can have in the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms. A new study by researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland and ...

Building muscular strength and endurance requires training that works your muscle or group of muscles. Resistance training is a great exercise that is commonly done with a band but can also be done ...

The importance of fitness increases as you age. Workouts for men over 50 should include aerobic exercise, strength training, balance exercises, and stretching.

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 ...

A personalized 3-month resistance exercise program improved walking distance and HRQOL in adults with persistent COVID-19 symptoms.

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 ...