“Go heavy or go home!” is a common refrain in the fitness space these days. But what if you’re new to weight lifting and want to start off light? What if you prefer workouts that use light weights? Do ...

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You don't need to spend hours in the gym lifting heavy weights to build muscular arms. You can achieve good upper body strength at home with just a set of dumbbells. Personal trainer Ally Aslaksen ...

In the world of exercise, variety abounds. You can lift light weights, or heavy weights, or no weights at all. You can run fast, or run slow, or strap on a pair of roller skates. If you don’t exercise ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a lot to love about lifting heavy weights: It helps you build superhero-level strength, enables ...

If you’re looking to build strength but find yourself gazing forlornly at a pair of light dumbbells, wondering how they can help, I have good news. Research suggests that it doesn’t matter how light ...

As a certified personal trainer with a specialization in orthopedic exercise and an avid weight lifter, barre enthusiast and runner, my favorite message to convey to clients and readers alike is that ...

Celebrity trainer and co-founder of KKSWEAT Kara Liotta stops by TODAY to share an easy workout you can do at home to target your upper body strength and activate your core, using light weights on ...

You’re at the gym, ready for the perfect workout — do you start with cardio, or do you lift first? A group of fitness experts have weighed in on the best way to order your exercise routine, to help ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. When I first stepped into the gym, I felt nervous and ...