Dumbbells and barbells, the two workhorses of free weight training, each have subtly different advantages. Dumbbells are small; you hold one in each hand. A barbell is the longer, typically two-hande...

Protein is one of your body’s essential building blocks—so it’s only natural to wonder if protein deficiency symptoms may develop if you don’t get enough in your daily diet.  You may already kno...

Feeling meh about your cardio routine? Consider swimming. This low-impact sport can breathe new life into your workout routine, and there are tons of other benefits from swimming that might make you w...

Butterfly stretches and calf raises have long been staples of elementary school P.E. classes and after-school soccer practices. But any trainer will tell you that stretching isn't child's pl...

We're all getting just a little bit older each day, but at least we're in it together. The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2050, there will be over two billio...