NPR: strength training https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1040577724 strength training en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:17:03 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: strength training https://www.npr.org/tags/1040577724/strength-training This weightlifting gym helps older people build more than just strength At Fivex3 Training, a gym in Baltimore, several mornings a week are reserved for older people to train. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/12/18/g-s1-38137/active-aging-baltimore-gym-weightlifting-older-athletes-strength https://www.npr.org/2024/12/18/g-s1-38137/active-aging-baltimore-gym-weightlifting-older-athletes-strength

At Fivex3 Training, a gym in Baltimore, several mornings a week are reserved for older people to train.

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]]> Matt Ozug After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:00:47 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/25/nx-s1-5197829/muscle-memory-weight-lifting-lost-strength https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/25/nx-s1-5197829/muscle-memory-weight-lifting-lost-strength

If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.

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]]> Will Stone Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough? Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:42 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/11/1236791784/strength-resistance-weight-training-longevity-aging-heart-disease https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/11/1236791784/strength-resistance-weight-training-longevity-aging-heart-disease

Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.

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]]> Allison Aubrey Trying to eat more protein to help build strength? Share your diet tips and recipes What do you eat to support muscle strength? NPR is reporting on diet and strength-building and we'd love to hear your suggestions for protein-rich snacks and meals. Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:17:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/24/1233725150/trying-to-eat-more-protein-to-help-build-strength-share-your-diet-tips-and-recip https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/24/1233725150/trying-to-eat-more-protein-to-help-build-strength-share-your-diet-tips-and-recip

What do you eat to support muscle strength? NPR is reporting on diet and strength-building and we'd love to hear your suggestions for protein-rich snacks and meals.

]]> Weight Training Isn't Such A Heavy Lift. Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Should Try It If you're trying to rev up your pandemic fitness routine, maybe it's time to mix things up with some free weights — or soup cans — and get your muscles pumping. Sun, 26 Sep 2021 07:00:27 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/26/1040577137/how-to-weight-training-getting-started-tips https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/26/1040577137/how-to-weight-training-getting-started-tips

If you're trying to rev up your pandemic fitness routine, maybe it's time to mix things up with some free weights — or soup cans — and get your muscles pumping.

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