To boost your running performance, you consider strength training, but now you’ve got two major questions: Is that effort really necessary? And should I do high reps at a lower weight or low reps at a ...

To boost your running performance, you consider strength training, but now you’ve got two major questions. Is that effort really necessary? And should I do high reps at a lower weight or low reps at a ...

The importance of strength training is well known. But when it comes to how to strength train, the advice can be confusing. Popular workout modalities take vastly different approaches. Low-impact ...

Gym lore says that rep range determines whether you'll build strength, muscle, or endurance. However, load, speed, and "time under tension" are actually more important than the number of reps. Your ...

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear conflicting advice about reps. Some trainers swear by heavy weights and low reps. Others advocate for lighter weights and high reps. Your workout buddy might tell ...

Getting bigger and stronger is a beautifully simple science. You lift something heavy, stress your muscles, eat, rest and repeat. Do this with enough intensity and consistency, and you'll grow big and ...

Researchers examined studies that looked at the benefits of strength training for running performance—particularly running economy—and found it does improve efficiency. Comparing heavy weights and low ...

Gym-goers often debate rep ranges for strength and muscle gain. New research suggests effort is more crucial than specific rep counts. A study found similar muscle growth and strength improvements ...

Resistance training is crucial for building muscle mass, but you'll get very different results if you lift light or heavy weights. Popular workouts such as barre involve lifting light weights for many ...

Weightlifting lore—which is more inclusive than it sounds—dictates that if you’re looking to build size, the smart money is on forcing your muscles to adapt by testing them with increasingly heavy ...