"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek.

Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

When people are investing in home exercise equipment, dumbbells are often the go-to pick. And while as a trainer I do enjoy using them, my favorite piece of equipment for strength workouts is actually ...

There's an overwhelming amount of exercise equipment out there, we know. But if you're not sure where to start, you can't go wrong having a resistance band on hand. You can get a good full-body ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

If you thought bands were great on their own, wait until you see what they can do alongside a squat rack. Resistance bands are a favorite of travelers and home-gym-havers because they can fold up into ...

Muscle atrophy affects millions of people worldwide, striking when least expected during periods of inactivity, illness, or aging. This natural process of muscle tissue breakdown can happen ...

If you like your training routine to have a little more flexibility at this time of year to accommodate fluctuating weather and motivation levels, then allow us to introduce you to the best resistance ...

When you talk about strengthening your core, you’re probably thinking about your abs. In particular, you may be focusing on your rectus abdominus (that’s the six-pack muscle). The rectus abdominus ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...