"Lifting won't slow you down." How I strength train for running without losing speed or muscle

Lifting won't slow you down if you schedule it right. Here's how to build a hybrid week that makes you a stronger, more ...
Women's Health

I switched heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts – here's why I won't go back

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...
AOL

After a 2-Year Plateau, I Built Muscle By Swapping Heavy Lifting for Lighter, High-Rep Workouts. Here’s Why I Won’t Go Back.

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...
Runner's World

It's more about bones and injuries than strong muscles: Coaches explain why runners should lift heavy weights

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same 5kg and 10kg dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. You might be intimidated by heavy loads in the weight room and more attune to banded and ...
Men's Health

Can Blood Flow Restriction Training Replace Heavy Lifting? This New Study Breaks It Down

Reaching for heavier weights is a temptation many of us face when trying to gain strength — and we're right to make the most of our precious gym time. But imagine if we could create the same stress on ...