For people who don't enjoy the gym—or want to avoid expensive membership fees—there are plenty of other ways to build strength, including Pilates, dumbbells, or local parks with fitness equipment.

Bodyweight exercises allows you to perform strength training without weights. These exercises can effectively help build ...

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You might assume that you have to lift heavy weight to get stronger, but research shows that's not necessarily the case. You can make real strides using just your own body weight. NPR's Will Stone ...

If the focus on heavy doesn't suit you, try this approach instead.

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that, while in a calorie deficit, consuming more protein than you normally ...

Sit on an incline bench with your chest forward, resting on the support. Grab dumbbells with a neutral grip, keeping your chest strong and allowing your arms to hang. Squeeze your back to pull the ...

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts say bodyweight exercises can go a long way and are a great way to get started if you don't feel like going to the gym. You ...