There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...

The changes may shift how people think of Planet Fitness, which has nearly 2,800 locations and about 21 million members. So ...

‘The Smith machine is a barbell fixed to vertical (sometimes slightly angled) steel rails so the bar moves in a single guided ...

The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life movements ...

Yes, ankle weights are a great way to intensify any workout—from walking to strength training—and can help target and tone ...

While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

Weight training is better for building muscle, increasing bone density, and supporting weight loss, while Pilates improves flexibility, core strength, and functional fitness. Pilates is gentler on the ...

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Rebuild shoulder strength after 50 with 5 seated moves using dumbbells and bands for better control than machines.