Lifting weights regularly builds strength and muscle -- and it doesn't matter if those weights are heavy or light. It's the act itself, and being consistent, that pays off, according to a new study.

Below, experts explain how weightlifting works and how often you should lift weights, depending on your goals. Is it OK to lift weights every day? “Although competitive athletes lift everyday, the ...

Maybe you’re not sure how to start lifting weights for a full-body workout. Or maybe you think you’d have to spend hours at the gym or bench press a hundred pounds to gain benefits. But lifting light ...

If you've ever felt apprehensive about weight training, worried it's too complicated or physically demanding, new research about lifting practically bulges with encouraging news for you. In one new ...

If you’ve ever felt apprehensive about weight training, worried it’s too complicated or physically demanding, new research about lifting practically bulges with encouraging news for you. In one new ...

Long story short: You can boost strength without lifting heavy weights. In fact, most individuals can build strength by ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

It’s never too late to start living healthier. When it comes to daily habits that can extend lifespan, improve quality of life, and help you look and feel your best, lifting weights ranks among one of ...