Recent scientific findings have upended long-standing assumptions about strength training. Research now shows that bodyweight exercises can lead to muscle growth comparable to traditional ...

Think you always need long, slow strength sessions to build strength and burn fat? Think again. New research suggests that high-intensity circuit training—workouts that pack multiple strength moves ...

Most fitness enthusiasts have heard the terms “strength training” and “power training” tossed around in gym conversations, but many don’t fully grasp how these training methods differ or which one ...

Slow-motion strength training is easier on joints and connective tissue, which may reduce risk of injury. The high-intensity workout is just 20 minutes, once a week. Seniors swear by the routine, but ...

A powerful yet underrated move is gaining attention for its ability to build strength, coordination, and real-world athletic power in one fluid motion.

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Unlike standard bars, log bars—also known as strongman log bars—feature a thick cylindrical body with neutral-grip handles, ...

Just like there are different types of shoes for each kind of workout, there are various types of training for each fitness goal. Two of the most common types: strength and power training. Both types ...

Just like there are different types of shoes for each kind of workout, there are various types of training for each fitness goal. Two of the most common types: strength and power training. Both types ...

DeLoyce Alcorn, 92, is a devotee of slow-motion strength training, which he's been doing for 12 years. (Marcus Ubungen / Los Angeles Times) DeLoyce Alcorn is 92 years old — and pressing nearly four ...

LOS ANGELES -- DeLoyce Alcorn is 92 years old -- and pressing nearly four times that in weight at the gym. On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Alcorn -- dressed in a T-Shirt that read "Be Strong. Be ...