When you think of weight machines, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s clunky gym equipment that feels like it belongs in a beginner’s corner or a rehab clinic. But that ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people ...

The lower back exercises we’ll be talking about today are the ones where you extend your back. This can mean you start with a neutral spine and arch backwards, or it can mean that you start from a ...

Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer, but ...

Walk into any gym and you’ll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it’s easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...

When trying to lose weight, many people default to long bouts of cardio exercise. While cardio does help burn calories that can aid in weight loss, a cardio-heavy fitness routine is actually not the ...

Gym equipment like trap bars and landmine attachments can help you get more out of your workouts. These distinctly shaped objects can open up new ways to work out to build muscle and strength. Battle ...