"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to strengthen your muscles. And studies have shown that ...

Maintaining a healthy back is essential for overall well-being, yet many struggle with discomfort caused by poor posture or muscle tension. Resistance bands offer an effective solution for ...

MUSCLE IS BUILT using resistance. That resistance is most commonly created by loading up barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells, then pushing or pulling these external objects through a specific range ...

Most resistance bands are made from latex and rubber (or some combination of the two) and use plastic parts for accessories ...

There are many effective pieces of workout equipment, but few are as portable as a set of resistance bands. On top of being travel-friendly, these small-but-mighty tools can help you build seriously ...

If there’s one piece of at-home fitness equipment that gives you serious bang for your buck in your home gym, it’s the unassuming resistance band. Essentially oversized rubber bands, they can stand in ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...