Progressive overload is regularly touted as a essential to building muscle. It is, but at what point can you stop? A trainer ...

To boost your running performance, you consider strength training, but now you’ve got two major questions. Is that effort really necessary? And should I do high reps at a lower weight or low reps at a ...

A simple three-week rotation of heavy, explosive and high-rep training designed to keep you progressing ...

It's no secret that strength training offers a range of benefits, which is why it should be part of everyone's fitness routine. Strength training is just as important as heart-boosting cardio for ...

A study suggests that only an hour of strength training a week can build muscle. Here's what to know—and how to craft your ...

A new set of guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine tells you how to strength train effectively—and what not ...

Reps & Sets works on iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Reps & Sets 26 is a brand-new strength training app designed exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. It was developed by a long-time Cult of ...

When lifting weights, do you wonder how pushing yourself to the point of failure -- where you can't do another rep -- impacts your results? New research finds that if you're aiming for muscle growth, ...

Incorporating strength training into your week has remarkable benefits. So, the question is not whether you should incorporate it, but how to incorporate it safely into your physical activity plan.

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

The answer depends on whether you're looking to build muscle or to focus on running or longevity.