Figuring out how many sets and reps to do, what exercises to try, and where to start can be daunting, and it’s one of the main reasons many people opt for a personal trainer or group classes. Once you ...

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...

It's easy to get caught up in the details when you're trying to stick to a new training programme. How many reps are correct? Are you doing enough sets? And exactly what weight should you be lifting?

If your lifting routine has gone stale and you’re looking for a way to shake it up, let me introduce you to the pyramid set. While you typically increase volume, weight, or reps to make a session more ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POP QUIZ: HOW many reps and sets should you do per exercise to build muscle? If you’re in the know, ...

You might be surprised how much you're already hitting this valuable muscle group. Here's how to avoid going overboard.

Alison Marie Helms, Ph.D., C.P.T., a certified running coach, agrees that while injury is not always 100 percent preventable, strength training can “stack the deck in your favor.” The thing is, the ...

Adding calisthenics between sets of speed and goal-pace running and swimming can be an effective way to combine muscle ...