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2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.1 Announced

The 2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.1 announcement marks the start of this year's season and features a spectacular matchup.

The only strength training exercises you need to get strong fast

Add these to your routine ASAP.

Is there an ideal workout split for lifting?

There are a few ways to go about curating an effective workout split for lifting.

Scientists Reveal Exactly How Long You Need to Lift Weights to Gain Muscle

Plus, the best exercises to get you started.

Ready to Try a 4-Day Workout Split? Here's How to Split Your Days Based on Your Personal Goals. Bonus: Here's a Sample Plan.

Gains ahead.
Yahoo

Can an hour of strength training a week really make you stronger?

Various studies found weight training to be beneficial for body and mind, including one that suggests it might help protect the brains of older adults from dementia. But just how often should you lift ...
Time

What’s the Easiest Way to Start Strength Training?

Serrano is a contributor for TIME. Serrano is a contributor for TIME. Imagine there was something you could do that would not only improve your mood, cognition, and energy, but also lower your chances ...
NPR

Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

This story is adapted from Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength, a five-day email series. Sign up for the special newsletter here. There are innumerable ways to shape a workout routine for building ...
AOL

Weight lifting for weight loss: Is it actually effective?

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...