Why heavier weights aren’t always better for strength training

Lifting weights of any resistance can be effective, experts say. Here's a strength-training game plan for every goal.

After a 2-Year Plateau, I Built Muscle By Swapping Heavy Lifting for Lighter, High-Rep Workouts. Here’s Why I Won’t Go Back.

After a two-year plateau, I built muscle within two months.
Women's Health

I Switched Heavy Lifting for Lighter, High-Rep Workouts—Here’s Why I Won’t Go Back

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...
Medindia

Lifting Weights Safely: How to Avoid Common Gym Injuries

Can lifting weights damage your joints? Learn the most common weightlifting injuries and how to prevent them safely.

Swatara Township powerlifter uses strength to build community

World and national champion Bill Keister is coaching young athletes and giving back after decades of competitive success.
Men's Journal

Former Heavyweight Champ Opens Up About the Workouts, Diet, and Mindset Shift That Led to His Impressive Weight Loss

After retiring from professional wrestling, Tyrus reached nearly 500 pounds and knew things had to change for his health and his family. Tyrus struggled with weight gain and identity loss after ...
Women's Health

I switched heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts – here's why I won't go back

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...