How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...
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Strong glutes, healthy body: Why your backside matters more than you think

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a mind-body coach in professional sports, and the author of “Practical Solutions for ...

5 exercises for women to help build stronger legs

Our legs not only carry our body weight; they are actually a measure of our overall health and longevity. For women, building ...
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Back to School Strong: Why Muscle Is the New Health

Back-to-school season isn’t just about sharpened pencils and packed lunches—it’s also the perfect time for families to reset their health. According to Coach Alim Shabazz of Big Tire Bootcamp, putting ...
Health.com

11 Leg Exercises to Strengthen, Tone, and Build Muscle

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...
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An expert women's trainer recommends these 6 dumbbell exercises for a strong and toned upper body

An upper-body dumbbell workout improves strength and muscle definition through fat loss, also known as 'toning'. It can also help improve mobility and flexibility in these muscles, boosting longevity.
Everyday Health

Which Muscles Do You Use for Sitting and Standing?

Sitting, standing, and moving between the two seem almost involuntary, but your body's muscles are working hard to make these motions happen. Your skeleton has over 600 muscles attached, and many of ...