A deload allows your body more recovery than you get in your usual training. Every workout incurs a bit of fatigue, and if ...

VO2 max is often referred to as a key marker of fitness. It’s the measure of the maximal amount of oxygen your cells can take ...

Add these to your routine ASAP.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the best routine, there are some best practices to keep in mind.

Strength training is increasingly popular among women, and for good reason; research shows it can have benefits for heart ...

I was inspired to work with strength coach Samantha Rothberg, CSCS, after interviewing her for a Runner’s World story on advanced strength workouts for runners to do in the offseason. Her approach to ...

Runners, you've gotta lift. And lifters, sets of 10 do not count as cardio.

We are all creatures of habit, tending to follow whatever routine seems the most doable. We forget that this scenario also applies to exercise, which can leave the body out of balance.

Now, at 55 years old, I’m a CrossFit trainer and certified sports nutritionist who throws a barbell around daily and competes in fitness challenges, and I’m feeling stronger and more alive than ever.

Muscle loss increases fall risk and frailty with age. The good news? Just one weekly strength session can help maintain independence.

Objective To compare the effects of aerobic training combined with muscle strength training (hereafter referred to as combined training) to aerobic training alone on cardiovascular disease risk ...