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Lift heavy weights to get better results

If you want more strength, defined muscles, and all the incredible health benefits that come from strength training, you’ll get better results if you lift heavy weights. Read on to find out why. First ...
Runner's World

Here’s Why (and How) Runners Should Lift Heavy Weights

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength experts ...
NBC DFW

If you're strength-training and middle-aged, this is how heavy your weights should be

In fact, Dr. Amy Shah put it frankly when she said, “the little baby (weights) are not for mid-life” in a recent TODAY segment. So, it might be time to consider the kind of weights you reach for at ...
Lifehacker

When to Exercise With Light Weights (and When to Use Heavy Weights)

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. In the world of ...