Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes. However, there has been significant research on the medical benefits of lifting weights. Everyone benefits ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Lifting weights is a ...

It doesn’t matter if you are 19 or 90, run marathons, or struggle to climb stairs; weight training can benefit everyone. Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and ...

Are you interested in strength training, but not sure where to start? Casey Johnston, cultural critic and creator of "LIFTOFF: Couch to Barbell," was once in your shoes. "When I first got into ...

When you first picked up a barbell and began your weight-training journey, the basics were enough -- perform a few exercises per bodypart, do a few sets of 10 to 15 and feel the burn. Now that you've ...

Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes. However, there has been significant research on the medical benefits of lifting weights. Everyone benefits ...

Whether you're a heavyweight or a lightweight, if you're lifting weights to stay fit there are a few rules of the road. Below, Jim Ramsay, team trainer for the New York Rangers, and Dr. Jonathan ...

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know ...