Athletes at Superior, Northwestern and Hermantown have put a premium on strength and conditioning training, and their effort in the weight room has translated to fields, floors and rinks everywhere.

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If you’re a woman over the age of 40, it’s important to adopt a weight-training program in conjunction with cardiovascular exercise. Weight training not only helps increase bone density and metabolism ...

Strength training is a form of aerobic exercise that has many benefits, including aiding weight loss. Incorporating strength training as part of an exercise routine can help individuals lose weight, ...

Getting started with a strength training routine can feel a bit intimidating to say the least. After all, it’s more than just heading to the gym and grabbing the first pair of weights you see and ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

Living with arthritis can feel like your body is working against you, stealing joy from everyday tasks. Simple movements such as opening a jar, climbing stairs or even standing for long periods can ...

Many ask about adding weights into their military group calisthenics and cardio-focused PT programs. There are many ways to do this, but you should always consider your goals before adding weights.

You lift weights to be strong and fit — and now your kid wants to do it, too. Is that safe? Probably — but, as with much in parenting, it depends. With proper supervision, children as young as 7 or 8 ...

When it comes to fitness guidance, many of us hear familiar refrains about the benefits of cardio exercise. Calls for cycling, running, jogging, walking, or simply "getting your steps in" are ...