Kitty Duffy is proof that it's never too late to become a powerlifting champ - or simply to start lifting weights ...

Powerlifting, or strength lifting, is much more than just a strength sport. It's the purest and most powerful expression of the human ability to move heavy loads. Here, what truly matters is not ...

At 75, Reston athlete Becky Lane is breaking national powerlifting records after taking up strength training post‑surgery.

It’s not taking a pill: it’s strength training. Strength training offers “a multitude of benefits,” says Craig Hensley, ...

Life’s unexpected turns often lead us down paths we never imagined. For one woman, a congenital heart defect, personal loss, and a shift from an active lifestyle to a sedentary one set the stage for a ...

Before I started lifting, I didn’t understand strength. Now that I do, I don’t need a barbell for mine to endure. Credit: Shira Friedman-Parks My body has never felt like a safe place to inhabit. It ...

VO2 max is often referred to as a key marker of fitness. It’s the measure of the maximal amount of oxygen your cells can take ...