Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?
In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts.
Sep 3, 2025
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Organ or Tissue Function: MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY
Medical news and research articles
Breaks in resistance training do not impair long-term development in strength and muscle size, finds study
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week ...
Oct 28, 2024
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It's almost impossible to become an Olympic athlete without overtraining—here's why
When people think of Olympic athletes, they're often thinking about winners. But competing for an Olympic medal is an unpredictable pursuit that results in disappointment for most.
Aug 8, 2024
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For bigger muscles push close to failure, for strength, maybe not
When performing resistance training such as lifting weights, there's a lot of interest in how close you push yourself to failure—the point where you can't do another rep—and how it affects your results.
Jul 31, 2024
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Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine
When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to do some resistance training?
Dec 31, 2023
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The great weight debate: Researchers find all forms of weightlifting build strength and muscle, details matter less
Whether you use heavy or light weights, lifting them as many times as you can builds strength and muscle. The details of how you go about it are less important than simply making a habit of it, researchers have determined.
Jul 7, 2023
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Less gym time, same results: Why 'lowering' weights is all you need to do
Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results.
Nov 3, 2022
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Lift heavy or smaller weights with high reps? It all depends on your goal
So you want to lift weights but aren't sure where to start. You scroll through your Instagram feed looking for guidance—but all you see are fitness influencers touting the idea you either lift big or don't bother.
Oct 18, 2022
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Research shows it's how often you do it, not how much
So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week?
Aug 15, 2022
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