In the fitness world, the focus is usually on how much weight you lift, the number of reps, or the intensity of your cardio. But there's a silent yet crucial factor that determines the effectiveness ...

The amount of time you rest between sets can determine how quickly and efficiently you gain size and strength and drop fat. "When it comes to working out, timing is everything," says Joe Stankowski, C ...

You collapse onto the bench between every set, thinking you’re giving your muscles the rest they need to perform well on the next round. But sitting during rest periods might be sabotaging your ...

Dear Dr. Donohue • I remember reading something in your column about the rest interval between sets of lifting weights. I thought it was interesting then, but I wasn't into weightlifting at that time.

Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive toward intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

The following cheat-sheet will give you an idea of how many rest days you need a week, depending on your goals: ...

If you need to save time at the gym, exercise scientist Mike Israetel has the fix: do more supersets that pair muscles that have nothing to do with each other. Supersets can increase the intensity of ...