There’s a pecking order in the gym: Experts hoist the barbells and other free weights, while beginners stick to the machines. This makes sense. The machines are, after all, explicitly designed to ...

Weight training is a highly effective way to improve your overall fitness and health Weight training, also known as resistance or strength training, involves exercises designed to improve strength and ...

As an impatient, time-poor mum of three, choosing between free weights vs machines can make or break my workout. More often than not, I stick to free weights at home as I don't want to run the risk of ...

SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

A common misconception suggests that beginners should always opt for the lightest weights when they first start working out. While this idea may seem reasonable, following such an approach could lead ...

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

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If you, like many of us, are starting the year with resolutions to lift consistently, you may well have some strength numbers in mind. However, it's important to pick training goals that strike the ...