If you've been considering joining an online group class – or been encouraged to by others – here are some research-based reasons why that might be a great idea
A regular, moderately challenging exercise regimen will help you control menopausal weight gain and offer other health benefits from stress relief to better sleep.
Strength training's benefits reach way beyond a toned body. It can help you avoid injury and can fight many effects of aging, such as bone loss and memory loss.
When many people decide they want to lose weight, they typically turn to cardio or aerobic training, but there's another option—circuit training—for those who don't enjoy running on a treadmill or cycling indoors.
This workout from Cori Ann Lentz at Crunch Fitness uses your own body to create a tight butt, toned thighs and nothing but sleek, toned muscle from your glutes to your ankles.
Lifting weights is good for people of all ages and is even beneficial for those who have health issues like heart disease or arthritis. Strength training, especially in conjunction with a cardio exercise routine, can boost mood, lower blood pressure, help maintain a healthy weight, increase bone mass and improve the quality of sleep.
Just a few months of strength (also called resistance) training—at home, in a gym or fitness center—can lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, help you avoid osteoporosis, decrease arthritic symptoms and build muscle so you remain active and independent for years to come.