How I Learned to Love Lifting Heavy

When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...
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Heavy lifting could replace your therapist completely

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...
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Reverse sarcopenia after 60: The 4 bodyweight moves that rebuild muscle faster than heavy lifting

Forget the complicated gym machines; experts prove that a slow, controlled tempo and your own bodyweight are the most ...
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Why lifting heavy is not the only way to build strength

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 ...

Can heavy weightlifting be dangerous for the heart? What you need to know

Can heavy weightlifting harm your heart? Learn the risks, benefits, and safety tips of weight training for heart health, ...
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Of Hoisting Heavy Weights

As a fitness trainer and health fanatic, Michael Logan knew that weight lifting could strengthen his bones and protect his heart. What he didn't know was that it could be lethal. Mr. Logan had a bulge ...