Lifting Weights

So many of us make the mistake that losing weight means cardio, cardio, cardio and nothing more, but this is do detrimental to your results – not to mention your wellbeing. According to personal trainer Ashley Johns, athlete for the first…

Staying fit through the holidays can be tough, especially if you attend lots of parties where tempting foods are sold. It's okay to slack a little on your diet and exercise plan to allow for holiday fun, but remember that it will take you…

While most fitness beginners are happy to take up cardio, you can be a little more cautious when it comes to weight training. Unfortunately, there are many wellness myths surrounding weight training, and these can put you off what is an…

Intense weightlifting is a very popular practice for those who want to bulk up quickly, and that's not just at the Jersey Shore. Many people lift weights often, however, they haven't been trained on the proper techniques, so they end up…

It can be really daunting lifting weights for the first time. As soon as you leave the safety of the elliptical machine and open that door to the weight room, you may feel that there is an area of fitness that is just not for you. It is…

For Nadine Steklenski, director of design for Target Corporate in Minneapolis, lifting weights has become a staple part of her fitness routine, but she hasn’t always thought that way. Like most women, she and fellow design executive Alexis…