When It Comes to Fitness, Consistency Beats Complexity
If you've ever put off strength training because you didn't know where to begin, the latest guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine has reassuring news.

If you've ever put off strength training because you didn't know where to begin, the latest guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine has reassuring news.

No coach spends halftime handing out grades. They look at what's working, adjust what isn't, and figure out how to play the second half better than the first. That's it — just a clear-eyed look at the game so far and a plan for what's next.

If you're worried that exercise will hurt your joints, here's some good news: The right kind of strength training is one of the best things you can do for them.

You don't need more motivation. You need to make the decision to start. The longer you wait, the harder it gets. The biggest reason people don't reach their fitness goals is hesitation. Every week, we meet people who tell us the same story.