The RIR strength method is the simple way to know if you’re lifting heavy enough – for real results

RIR is a way of measuring effort that’s changing how everyone from beginners to elite athletes approaches strength training.
Women's Health

I switched heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts – here's why I won't go back

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...
Health

The 3-by-5 Strength Training Method Is a Simple Way to Boost Muscle Strength—Here's How It Works

The 3-by-5 training method builds strength with low reps and heavy weights. Whether it's right for you depends on your goals ...
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Rep range myth busted: Could you be training wrong for muscle growth?

New research suggests the number of reps you do may matter far less than most people think.
Midland Daily News

LEVEL UP FITNESS: Choosing the right weight in the gym

One of the most common questions people ask when they begin strength training is surprisingly simple. Walk into any gym and you will see people approaching this decision in very different ways. Some ...

3 Strength Exercises to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1s

A weight-management doctor and an exercise physiologist explain why strength-training is important when taking a GLP-1 and ...
Runner's World

This is the minimum amount of strength training that you need to do to see results

Right up there with a balanced diet, strength training is the original biohack for longevity and the key to a strong, healthy body. But whether you’re a beginner or seasoned athlete, how much strength ...
Runner's World

I Put Off Strength Training for Years. Now That I’m in My 30s, Here’s How I Made It a Priority.

Starting a strength training routine has been on my to-do list for way too long. Four years to be exact. When I first learned about sarcopenia—age-related muscle loss—I found out muscle mass actually ...