Trying to lose weight can feel like an uphill climb, especially when progress slows despite all the cardio and clean eating.

So you've never been to a gym and are keen to start, but something's holding you back. Perhaps you don't know what to actually do in there or feel like you'll just look stupid in front of everyone ...

These hand weights are the perfect addition to your home gym. Here, experts share the best handheld weights to buy and the best hand weight sets.

To find the best weights for your home gym, we spoke with trainers and tested top-rated sets. Shop our favorites from BowFlex and other brands here.

A gym fanatic was left trapped under weights for 33 minutes while he waited for emergency services to free him.

You'll only need a set of light weights and 15-minutes to work your entire body using this Pilates workout ...

Planning to hit the gym during rush hour? You’ll have much better luck finding an open elliptical machine than a bench press, squat rack or 30-pound dumbbells.

Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results.

You don’t need to lift heavy weights to build muscle and strengthen your legs, as this 40-minute bodyweight workout for the lower body shows.

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Fitness freaks who submit to regular resistance training such as lifting weights, squatting and planking can increase muscle strength and improve mental health, Claytor said.