Start with these staple dumbbell exercises for your workouts to build muscle and strength on the way to a new you.

Learn more about what calisthenics workouts are, why the protocol is beneficial, and how to incorporate it into your fitness ...

OK, maybe not forever. But this four-workout-per-week plan can reduce your risk of death by about a billion percent. And it ...

Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. • A strong back makes daily tasks like lifting and carrying easier. • Focusing on form helps target the right muscles and avoid ...

Back fat tends to show up quietly after 50, settling around the upper or lower back, no matter how consistent your walks, ab routines, or diet seem to be. This area responds best to muscular tension ...

A broad, well-defined back is a cornerstone of any well-rounded physique. But that’s not the only reason to pump up your posterior—it’s also a critical way of improving posture, reducing back pain, ...

Lower backs are particularly prone to injury and flare-ups. Poor lifting mechanics, accumulated stress, or even just a restless night's sleep can trigger pain, tightness or weakness in the region.. If ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...

You don’t see a lot of people performing this exercise in the gym, but it delivers serious strength and size for the lats. Dumbbell pullovers primarily target the lats and chest, making them a unique ...

Aging might be inevitable, but feeling old is optional. Somewhere between your morning coffee and your second stretch of the day, your body reminds you that time has its own training plan. The joints ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...