Los Angeles Times

How I Started Strength Training at 50 — and Why You Can Too

Now, at 55 years old, I’m a CrossFit trainer and certified sports nutritionist who throws a barbell around daily and competes in fitness challenges, and I’m feeling stronger and more alive than ever.
Noozhawk

How Strength Training Improves Health for Adults at Any Age

Crossfit Santa Barbara Member Duane Estrada is coached by Owner Erin Foster during a back squat. (Crossfit Santa Barbara photo) It’s no secret that strength training is important, but for many, the ...
AOL

CrossFit Games champion reveals the training method he used to add 20kg to his squat

We live in the age of the “hybrid athlete”. Rather than focussing on one attribute, many fervent exercise fans now want to be able to run fast, lift heavy and turn their hand to any number of sports.
Women's Health

Build strength fast with 21-15-9 – the rep scheme that makes hard workouts feel more manageable

We all want simple workouts that deliver results, and that's why the 21-15-9 format has become a staple in high-intensity functional fitness. Originally a CrossFit workout, it involves completing one ...

When and How You Should Add Strength Training to Your Schedule—And What Can Happen If You Don’t

Here's exactly what you need to know.
Los Angeles Times

Why Resistance Bands Deserve a Place in Your Workout

Resistance bands are often treated as a travel substitute when you can’t get to the gym. But evidence suggests they deserve a permanent place in your training. A 2019 analysis of eight studies found ...
The Lawrence Times

KU research advances functional fitness to help people with mobility limitations build strength

KU researchers are partnering with a Lawrence gym to advance functional fitness, helping people with mobility limitations in ...