Rule #1 when lifting heavy: take all safety precautions.

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You lift weights to be strong and fit — and now your kid wants to do it, too. Is that safe? Probably — but, as with much in parenting, it depends. With proper supervision, children as young as 7 or 8 ...

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As Women’s Health editors, we always find time for weight training sessions on days we’re not walking on our under-desk treadmills or running in the park. While we love our cushioned walking shoes (we ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

If you’re short on time, it may be tempting to waltz on over to a barbell and pump out a few bench press reps. But, just like with running and other forms of exercise, trainers recommend taking a few ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

If there's one fitness myth that just won't die, it's this one: Lifting weights makes women bulky. Full stop! Women will not "bulk up" if they lift weights-- even heavy ones! People often use the term ...

Guys approach lifting weights for many different reasons. Aesthetics inspire some, while others seek to boost sports performance or simply counteract a sedentary lifestyle. Certainly all of us want to ...