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Benefits of Weights and Strength Training

Some of the most recent research has uncovered surprising benefits for health and wellbeing from weight training well beyond building a great body, although you might just get that too. Here at About.com Weight Training we'll show you what weights can do for your life -- and perhaps your love as well.

Carbohydrate Secrets for Weight Training

Explore the lesser known aspects of carbohydrate nutriton for weight training.

Top 10 Weights Exercises You Never Heard Of

Here's a few exercises you may not be familiar with.

How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

Getting enough exercise is a standard health recommendation, but how much is enough, and how much is too much?

Things You Should Know About Osteoporosis and Exercise

Worrying about their bones is not something that teenage girls give high priority to – not in relation to how strong they are going to be in 20 years anyway.

How Weight Training Helps Seniors Stay Young

Exercise and non-exercise physical activity is important

Health and Fitness Benefits of Weight Training

Weight training and strength training provide benefits in fitness, preventive health, body image and self-esteem, injury recovery and functionality into old age, and in the treatment of chronic diseases.

Get Fit, Lose Weight, with Circuit Fit

Circuit Fit is a combined aerobics and weight training circuit program designed with minimal equipment for use at home, gym or outdoors.

Strong Women Still Stay Slim

Although large muscles tend not to be one of the acquisitions women get from weight training, increased strength, balance and bone density are. Check out these positives for weight training women.

Do You Need a Medical Check-up Before Starting Weight Training?

Thinking of starting to train with weights? There are many benefits including fitness, strength and disease prevention, but you should be sure you're ready to go. See if a medical screening would be the thing for you.

Weight Training Helps Prevent Diabetes

Strength training, as part of an exercise program, can help people lose weight, improve fitness and prevent the progression from early signs of pre-diabetes to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

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