This summer I’ll step onstage to compete as a professional athlete for the first time—at 50. I’ll wear a fuchsia bikini small ...

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Below, more on the hidden benefits of these weight room underdogs, and how to best utilize them in your own workouts. Meet ...

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 ...

A trainer shares 5 strength moves to help women over 50 build muscle, burn fat, and reboot a sluggish metabolism.

An advertisement for one mid-century slenderizing machine told women they could do minimal physical activity to lose weight: “Relax in luxurious comfort…No moving from one machine to another.” ...

Planning to hit the gym during rush hour? You’ll have much better luck finding an open elliptical machine than a bench press, squat rack or 30-pound dumbbells.

They also help warm up muscles before weight training. “Incorporating these machines into your routine can help create a balanced workout that addresses strength, toning, and cardio,” said Johns.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published its new guidelines for exercise prescription. These include more detailed recommendations for resistance exercises that improve ...