For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell with both hands at chest-height, elbows high.

“Strength training is every runner’s secret weapon!” says Lindsey Clayton, senior instructor at Barry’s in New York City and co-founder of the Brave Body Project. “A balanced strength-training routine ...

Get your workout on! These easy exercises help strengthen and tone your muscles. How many times have you paused to thank your muscles for everything they do for you? Probably never, but they deserve ...

Here's everything you need to know to get started packing on muscle with dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.

New to the weight room? This routine is for you. New to the weight room? This routine is for you. Credit...Theodore Tae/The New York Times Supported by By Alyssa Ages Photographs and Video by Theodore ...

Building strong legs is essential for total-body fitness, athletic performance, and long-term health. This expert-backed ...

Building muscle doesn’t always require heavy weights or complicated routines. Sometimes, the biggest changes come from simple, beginner-friendly exercises that train your body to get stronger safely ...

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 ...

Even modest amounts of strength training, even with lighter weights, can meaningfully preserve muscle and maintain your ...