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Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Imagine becoming like Ironman to help you with daily activities like lifting heavy boxes or even people. It could be more of a reality than you think. KHON2 took a look at the ...

Aside from a weightlifting class in high school, I never lifted weights. I’m a certified yoga teacher and I relied on power yoga and bodyweight workouts for strength. Resistance training was never on ...

When I started running in high school, I wasn’t just running: Strength sessions consistently followed my after-school cross-country practices. Not only was I taught to hit my paces in interval ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

I like to use this quote from American record-breaking powerlifter Ed Coan when coaching young and beginner lifters since it reinforces the importance of technique every time you lift a weight. "When ...

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