Strength training
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Weight training: Do's and don'ts of proper technique
Weight training may look easy — but for best results, proper technique is essential.
Superslow strength training: Does it work?
Superslow strength training can help you add variety to your strength training routine.
Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier
Strength training can help you look good — and feel even better.
Step it up: 7 quick stair exercises to do at home
A creative stroll up and down the stairs tones the legs and may even control blood sugar. Try these seven easy stair exercises right now.
Pantry basics for a gluten-free holiday
Your favorite holiday dishes are back on the table, thanks to these gluten-free recipe substitutions from a Mayo Clinic chef.
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Learn more about isometric exercises that contract a particular muscle or group of muscles.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Free weights or machines: Which are better?
Free weights are versatile and inexpensive. They also simulate real-life lifting situations and promote whole-body stabilization. Likewise, machine weights can be effective weight training tools, as long as you use machines that adjust to your body dimensions and allow full range of motion of your joints. What is the bottom line? Choose a weight training system that you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle. And whatever type of resistance you choose, remember that proper technique is more important than the specific type of equipment.
Exercises to improve your core strength
Use these core-strength exercises to tone your core muscles, including abdominal muscles, back and pelvis.
Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles
Core exercises strengthen your abs and other core muscles for better balance and stability.
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