Main Line area fitness instructors and personal trainers sound off on the pros and cons of each approach to working out.

Just like there are different types of shoes for each kind of workout, there are various types of training for each fitness goal. Two of the most common types: strength and power training. Both types ...

Power is the marriage of strength and speed; it allows you to move quickly and with force. The key to building it? Plyometrics, the term for explosive movements, which research shows improves running ...

It’s impossible to overstate the many benefits of strength training for your run performance. Runners who do bodyweight moves or lift weights have more power, better balance, improved efficiency, and, ...

Runners often forget about the power of the core for performance. This group of muscles—which spans from below your chest through your hips, taking up your entire torso—helps you transfer power ...

For a long time, pilates and strength training have been pitted against each other. But at Women’s Health and Men’s Health, we know there’s no reason for the beef—especially because the two complement ...

Whether you should do cardio or weights first depends on your fitness goals. Do you want to burn fat? Build muscle? Here’s ...

What is the 20/10 workout formula? Discover how this type of interval training boosts endurance, strength and metabolism in ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...