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Training & Performance

3 Sets of 10 Isn’t Magic—Here’s What Actually Matters If You Want to Build Strength

Three sets. Ten reps. Everyone seems to agree. But there’s a surprisingly strange story behind the gym’s favorite formula—and it turns out the formula isn’t magic.

Marisa McMillanAugust 11, 2026

Training & Performance

Want to Crush Your Next Workout? A New Study Says Dark Chocolate May Help.

Research found that sniffing dark chocolate before and during a workout helped athletes complete significantly more reps. The study authors say the scent may trick the body into feeling full, keeping focus on performance rather than hunger.

Julia SullivanJuly 30, 2026

Training & Performance

To Delay Death, Research Suggests Strength Training Just 1.5 Hours Each Week

A new study found that strength training reduces your risk of death. Certified personal trainers share the best exercises to add to your routine to hit that goal.

Jenna RyuJune 10, 2026

Training & Performance

Working Out on Ozempic? These Expert-Approved Exercises Will Preserve Muscle Mass.

A weight-management doctor and an exercise physiologist explain why strength-training is important when taking a GLP-1 and recommend these free-weight exercises to help you preserve your gains.

Jenny McCoyApril 30, 2026

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I Tested $200 Rucking Packs and Weighted Vests to See If They Could Replace My Regular Backpack. Spoiler Alert: They Probably Won't.

Dedicated rucking brands are booming, but my 50-mile side-by-side test revealed a surprising design gap.

Lisa JhungApril 29, 20261

Training & Performance

Need Fitness Advice? Join Our Upcoming Live Q&A with a Personal Trainer.

Outside's Moves columnist Jenny McCoy will be available to answer any of your fitness and winter training questions on January 20 at 2 P.M. ET. You can submit questions ahead of time, or join us in real time.

The EditorsJanuary 20, 202620

Training & Performance

The Surprising Cognitive Effects of Strength Training as We Age

Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health. An expert on aging shares how to incorporate lifting into your routine.

Marisa McMillanJanuary 9, 20261

Training & Performance

Want to Live Forever? This Workout Plan Boosts Longevity.

OK, maybe not forever. But this four-workout-per-week plan can reduce your risk of death by about a billion percent. And it only takes 30 minutes per session.

Greg PrestoJanuary 7, 20262

Training & Performance

Do Some Bodies Respond Better to Exercise Than Others?

Scientists confirm that your mileage may vary in how you respond to workouts, but everyone benefits in the end.

Alex HutchinsonJanuary 6, 20261

Training & Performance

Can You Exercise While Taking GLP-1 Medication? Absolutely—Here’s How to Do It Safely.

Endocrinologists, nutritionists, and personal trainers explain why it's important to stick to your workout routine when taking a GLP-1—and how to maintain your gains

Beth KrietschOctober 25, 20252

Training & Performance

This Is What Happens If You Don't Work Out for 3 Days, 1 Week, 1 Month, and Beyond

VO₂ max can drop 7 percent in just 12 days—but muscle strength holds on longer

Alyssa AgesOctober 23, 20257

Training & Performance

Strength Training May Prevent Neural Decline, Supporting Longevity

A new study shows how targeted resistance exercise may preserve physical performance—especially in older people with declining nerve function

Peter MasonOctober 21, 20251

strength training

Latest Stories

3 Sets of 10 Isn’t Magic—Here’s What Actually Matters If You Want to Build Strength

Want to Crush Your Next Workout? A New Study Says Dark Chocolate May Help.

To Delay Death, Research Suggests Strength Training Just 1.5 Hours Each Week

Working Out on Ozempic? These Expert-Approved Exercises Will Preserve Muscle Mass.

I Tested $200 Rucking Packs and Weighted Vests to See If They Could Replace My Regular Backpack. Spoiler Alert: They Probably Won't.

Need Fitness Advice? Join Our Upcoming Live Q&A with a Personal Trainer.

The Surprising Cognitive Effects of Strength Training as We Age

Want to Live Forever? This Workout Plan Boosts Longevity.

Do Some Bodies Respond Better to Exercise Than Others?

Can You Exercise While Taking GLP-1 Medication? Absolutely—Here’s How to Do It Safely.

This Is What Happens If You Don't Work Out for 3 Days, 1 Week, 1 Month, and Beyond

Strength Training May Prevent Neural Decline, Supporting Longevity

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