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Strength training can help you build lean muscle, which in turn improves your metabolism,” says physician Amy Lee, MD, chief ...

Strength training improves body composition by reducing body fat while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass,” says ...

Defined biceps and triceps aren’t exactly a new cultural phenomenon — Grace Jones and Madonna were flexing their muscles long ...

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 ...