The Strength Training Magic Number: How Many Minutes a Week Do You Need to Lift?

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 26/06/2026

A landmark 30-year study found the amount of weekly strength training that's needed to lower mortality risk and maximize longevity. Here's how to make it fit your schedule.

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The Strength Training Magic Number: How Many Minutes a Week Do You Need to Lift?

New Rules: Strength Training Rules Updated For The First Time In 17 Years

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 21/04/2026

The most comprehensiove resistance training study in 17 hears just dropped. Turns out, a lot of what people "know" about lifting may not be right!

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New Rules: Strength Training Rules Updated For The First Time In 17 Years

"What's Better: High Reps or Low Reps?"

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 01/04/2026

High reps with lighter weight or low reps with heavier weight? The answer is....it depends on your "training age" and your goals.

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"What's Better: High Reps or Low Reps?"

Want a Younger Brain? Lift Weights!

by: Susan FinleyPublished on: 05/02/2026

Strength training isn't just for your body. It's also a powerful tool for a healthier--and younger--brain!

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Want a Younger Brain? Lift Weights!