Lifting weights is a great way to increase your strength and build muscle mass. But you may not realize just how much stress it places on your body. One problem sometimes caused by this stress is pain ...

There’s nothing quite like hitting a new personal record lift at the gym. Whether you’re bench pressing 200 pounds for the first time, notching a personal best squat or deadlifting in a weight class ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Despite the high number of athletes who lift weights, serious injuries ...

Strenuous activities and exercises fit under this category. To help you avoid accidentally overdoing it, we spoke with two ...

This strength training practice can fortify your feet, but experts warn that it’s not without risk. By Rachel Fairbank About two years ago, Claire Haeuptle, a physical therapist based in San Diego, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Weight training can be great exercise, building muscle and helping to ...

January motivation is high. Injury rates are too. Here’s why doing too much, too soon can put shoulders, knees and backs at ...

Although a less common condition among soccer players, AC joint injuries may occur among athletes who frequently lift weights. Seasoned goalkeepers also are most likely to suffer AC joint injuries ...

It’s time for your favorite strength class and you’re pumped for it. First move on the docket? Overhead presses. You’ve got this, you tell yourself. But as soon as you lift your dumbbells skyward, a ...

The CDC recommends that all children stay active, especially kids over the age of 6, who should get an hour or more of daily activity to stay healthy. Viral videos online from popular gym accounts ...

Weightlifting gloves can help people tighten their grip and prevent accidents during strength training. These accessories may also help prevent calluses and blisters. This article discusses ...