The best type of exercise for beginners is the one you'll actually do. Without sounding flippant, the likelihood of keeping up a type of fitness you hate is minimal. But if you find a form of exercise ...

Resistance bands are an easy way to introduce yourself to strength training. They are versatile and start at a very low resistance, helping you build your strength. Whether you are recovering from ...

People do not need a lot of equipment for cardiovascular exercise. There are various cardio workouts a person can do at home with no or minimal equipment, such as marching or jogging in place, dancing ...

Gym machines may look cool, but when it comes to building muscle and strength in your upper body, all you really need is the humble dumbbell and this workout. Perfect if you’re pushed for time, this ...

Here’s a question for you: what do you do when it’s January, it’s cold and you don’t want to leave your home to exercise? If social media is anything to go by, you roll out a mat and try out the best ...

While plenty of beginners can pick up a program and figure out the gym machines as they go, it’s also totally normal to feel intimidated by the whole process. Especially if programs and videos seem to ...

Strength training should be fun. But often times, it feels intimidating — especially if you're just starting out. If you want to start lifting weights more frequently but have no idea where to start, ...

There’s so much advice out there about how to train strength train, but when you’re a total beginner you don’t need fancy equipment or expensive gym memberships to see results. All you really need is ...

STARTING A WORKOUT program for the first time can be equal parts excitement and confusion. The good news is it’s almost automatic that you’ll immediately begin to gain muscle as a beginner, no matter ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Building muscle doesn’t always require heavy weights or complicated routines. Sometimes, the biggest changes come from simple, beginner-friendly exercises that train your body to get stronger safely ...