In a presentation I did recently, I discussed the most misunderstood terms in resistance training. Until the early 21st Century, cardiovascular (incorrectly called “aerobic”) exercise dominated the ...

Blend strength training and high-intensity interval training and you’ve pretty much got Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT). The exercise style is designed to boost your metabolism and accelerate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Resistance training can include activities like lifting weights, taking a Pilates class or using resistance bands. (Getty Creative ...

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 ...

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" ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. Scientists have known for decades that strength training is the best intervention for people over 50 to fight bone and muscle loss, ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Research shows the importance of resistance training in perimenopause through postmenopause for maintaining muscle mass and strength. Experts point out the benefits of lower-body strength training in ...