A new study suggests training with lighter weights can be nearly as effective as lifting heavy, provided you do more reps.

It's a myth that it doesn't matter which you choose—but both have their benefits.

For years, heavy lifting has been associated with bodybuilding and strength sports, while lighter weights have been linked to endurance and toning. However, research shows that both approaches can ...

An over-fixation on heavy weights can distract from the two most important drivers of health: consistency and effort. Heavier lifting produces more strain on the nervous system and connective tissues, ...

Weight Lifting for Weight Loss: How Effective Is It? What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss shouldn’t be ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, if you own a pair, you might wonder if you can ditch dumbbells completely and rely solely on wrist weights to ...

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know.

Is it okay to lift weights every day? It’s a question gym-goers face when they’re starting their strength training journey, ...

That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...