Psst, you don't need heavy weights to have an effective workout--you just need a band. Resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, functional. A 2021 study published ...

Free weights have loads of benefits when it comes to strength training, but resistance bands can offer an inexpensive and versatile way to hit both larger and smaller muscle groups at the same time.

When people are investing in home exercise equipment, dumbbells are often the go-to pick. And while as a trainer I do enjoy using them, my favorite piece of equipment for strength workouts is actually ...

A joint-friendly movement widely recommended by U.S. fitness experts to fight poor posture, strengthen the upper body, and ...

As runners, we often hear about the importance of strength training as an integral adjunct to all the miles we run, whether on the roads, trails, track, or treadmill. Strength training, or resistance ...

A resistance band is a simple, yet versatile piece of equipment—and something every runner should have at home. These small, compact, and affordable bands can turn up the burn on any workout, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to get stronger. Especially as you get older, it's important to ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.