For people who don't enjoy the gym—or want to avoid expensive membership fees—there are plenty of other ways to build strength, including Pilates, dumbbells, or local parks with fitness equipment.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the best routine, there are some best practices to keep in mind.

The 3-2-8 workout method involves three strength training sessions, two low-impact workouts like Pilates or barre and 8,000 ...

When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

Strength training is a specific type of weightlifting, and is has a lot of incredible benefits. Here’s what a typical ...

When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to ...

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...

While many powerlifters, bodybuilders, and Olympians use both, there’s still the ever-raging debate of whether free weights or machines are best. I recently covered a study that showed that both free ...