Let’s face it: It’s a whole lot easier to pick up a resistance band than it is to lug a set of dumbbells or kettlebells back to your bench. These exercise tools are incredibly lightweight—part of what ...

Resistance training is any exercise where your muscles have to overcome a force. Here are the types and benefits, and how to ...

For many newcomers, working out can be an intimidating activity. The weights can be heavy, there’s a number of movements to know and if you misjudge how much weight you can move, you can easily ...

One of the best strength training apps can help you perfect your form and routine from home or the gym. Here, we've tried and ...

This set of five loop bands is made with high-grade latex and is meant to maintain their elasticity after years of use. They ...

Resistance bands are often treated as a travel substitute when you can’t get to the gym. But evidence suggests they deserve a permanent place in your training. A 2019 analysis of eight studies found ...

This installment of Active Aging is presented by Redstone Highlands Communities, Westmoreland County’s leading lifestyle communities for older adults Strength training is an integral part of staying ...

Every now and then, we promise ourselves to focus on fitness. However, not all of us can take out time to pay the hefty fees ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

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Active Aging is weekly series that provides wellness tips and creative living ideas for the active aging lifestyle. Strength training is an integral part of staying healthy at any age, but especially ...