Strength training can lower your biological age by 8 years, per one study. A trainer explains how to start. It may “limit disease and slow the aging of cells.” ...

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Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...

It’s no longer breaking news that supplementing your running – or indeed any form of aerobic exercise – with regular strength training brings numerous rewards. By working on your strength, you fortify ...

For years, exercisers focused on getting in plenty of cardio. And, while cardio is still considered a great way to work out, more recent data has suggested that adding strength training to the mix is ...

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The evidence is piling up: adding strength training to your weekly routine could help you live longer and healthier. Does Strength Training Help You Live Longer? Strength training isn’t just for gym ...

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WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...