If you're living with type 1 diabetes, you've probably already been told how beneficial cardiovascular exercise can be for managing your condition. But if you've only been focusing on that type of ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

Aging gracefully isn't just about staying active; it’s about choosing the right kind of activity to support your health. Resistance training (such as bodyweight, free weight, and resistance band ...

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...

Weight training is better for building muscle, increasing bone density, and supporting weight loss, while Pilates improves flexibility, core strength, and functional fitness. Pilates is gentler on the ...

When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of training, ...

Share on Pinterest Engaging in more weight training may help lower dementia risk, new research suggests. Danil Nevsky/Stocksy Regular exercise is a known modifiable risk factor for dementia. A new ...