weight lifting
If You’re Scared of Lifting Heavy Weights, Here’s What to Do
First, cultivate a healthy but fiery hatred of 1-pound wrist weight “bangles,” and all the heavy things will suddenly feel lighter.
What's the Perfect Amount of Exercise I Can Do For Better Sleep?
Everyone is different, but here is how to get started with figuring it out.
How to Be OK With Starting All Over Again (at the Gym and Elsewhere)
It's discouraging to feel like you're starting yet again from square one, but this is the time to focus on fundamentals.
How to Fit in a Real Workout When You Have Only 20 Minutes
When you can't dedicate as much time to training as you might like, here's how to keep your priorities straight—without feeling guilty.
What Mask Should I Wear If I'm Going Back to the Gym?
Answering questions about mask safety, cleaning, how to return to training, and dealing with face sweat.
Can Lifting Heavy Weights 'Tone Me Up' Without Making Me Big?
Bodybuilding, strength sports, and weight training for fun all have things in common, but one of them is not being ripped for the gods against your will.
Powerlifting Is One of the Only Sports Where Steroids Are Allowed
We met up with British powerlifters who compete in one of the rare sports where performance-enhancing drugs are part of the plan
Isn't It Bad to Eat a Lot of Protein When the Planet Is Dying?
Sustainability is more important than ever and animal products are bad for the planet, but the right personal choice may not involve sagely plucking a plant-based alternative off the grocery store shelf.
My Workout Went Terribly and I'd Love to Just Give Up
A great workout is elating, but a workout where you feel weak and everything hurts makes you wonder why you should even bother.
How to Choose a Gym When There Are... So Many of Them
If you want to start working out, figuring out where to go and what will fit your needs can feel overwhelming.
How to Work Out at Home, If You Absolutely Must
Home workouts promise overhauled abs, legs, chests, and butts, all with simple bodyweight exercises. Here's what to realistically expect, and how to get the most out of home training sessions.
Attention, Stronger People at the Gym: You Have to Help the Newbies
When gym equipment is limited and someone who lifts way less than you wants to share your squat rack, be a good sport about it.