Weight Training
Scientific research and health experts suggest that regular strength training should be part of a well-rounded fitness regime. Resistance training—particularly weight lifting—helps increase bone density, build muscle mass and develop overall strength. If you're looking for weight lifting information, the Web is a great place to find tutorials, advice and resources.
A wide variety of articles about strength training are available online. The most useful resources combine articles from real weight lifters with recognized industry experts and medical authorities. Use the sites in this section to find general bodybuilding information and links to the online versions of print magazines for men and women.
- Most weight lifting magazines have at least a few sample articles on their Web sites. Look for archives if you want to browse previous issues, or subscribe to the print version for more content.
- Some weight lifting Web sites are designed for the sole purpose of selling supplements. Therefore, the information can be riddled with myths and inaccurate information, so be skeptical of advice from sources that aren't clearly reliable.
For general information ...
Bodybuilding.com
is geared toward serious fitness competitors and bodybuilders but there's a wealth of information for the beginner, too. Although the site sells supplements, there's a wealth of articles on training, nutrition and fitness success stories.
MedicineNet.com
focuses on weight lifting from a medical perspective. Many of the articles on the Web site were authored or edited by a medical professional, so you know the information is reliable. Look for articles on topics like diet, nutrition and disease.
For men's magazines ...
Flex
is one of the best-known magazines for bodybuilders. The articles can be technical and focus mostly on building massive size and strength. The comprehensive site covers nutrition and training, and offers a blog, videos and forums.
Muscle and Fitness
is designed to help men build lots of muscle, but it's not quite as focused on massive size as Flex. It's a good source of information for the bodybuilder and for anyone who wants to add something extra to their strength training routine.
For women's magazines ...
Muscle and Fitness Hers
focuses on strength training and nutrition for women. You'll find loads of articles on toning and strengthening specific areas of the body, as well as recipes for sound nutrition and feature articles on female athletes and fitness stars.
Oxygen Women's Fitness
is a Canadian magazine that's geared toward the female fitness and figure competitor. Competition only makes up a small part of the magazine, however. Most of the articles are dedicated to women who are serious about strength training and shaping their physiques.
Many Web sites offer photos and videos of professionals as they execute various weight lifting ... read more »
Although most people think of "pumping iron" with barbells and dumbbells, when it comes ... read more »
Weight lifting can be a very audience-specific activity. Women, for example, often have different ... read more »
Like most sports, weight lifting has its share of serious enthusiasts who meet and chat online. ... read more »
Bodybuilding competitions are fairly common, and are generally funded by bodybuilding organizations ... read more »
Most Recent Guides
Expand All Guide Sections
