Wanna start a fight? Walk into a room filled with strength coaches, personal trainers, and exercise physiologists and ask, "How many reps should I do to build muscle?" Or, "What's the ideal number of ...

‘Most runners need more muscle mass, or strength and control in the muscle mass they have,’ she says. ‘Hypertrophy training ...

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...

Still guessing between back off sets and cluster sets on heavy days? In this breakdown I show you what each method really is, ...

If you’ve ever turned to Google for intel to help you programme your workouts, you’ll know that search results are a carnival of conflicting information. While some pages sing the praises of sticking ...

Questions I get from readers are often highly insightful and demonstrate critical thinking about a variety of health issues. A recent letter from a reader asked a question regarding the optimal amount ...

Progressive overload is adjusting strength training exercises to gradually increase reps and workout time. Learn how to follow the process here.

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If a magic bullet for healthy ageing existed, strength training would be it. But it isn’t quite as simple as reaching for the nearest kettlebell. From prioritising power in your twenties to ...

It's leg day and you just crushed a set of squats, and now it’s time to catch your breath between sets. But how long should you actually rest? Take too little time, and your muscles might not fully ...

We spoke to exercise experts to find the ideal regimen. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Ashley Abramson Q: How much cardiovascular exercise versus strength training should I ...