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Strength Training Is Hot Right Now. Here's How To Do It Properly. (The Washington Post)

Posted: Mar 17, 2026 in In the News

This article originally appeared in the Washington Post on March 17, 2026.

Strengthmaxxing, like spring, is in the air right now. Everywhere you look, someone’s lifting. Celebrities, influencers, scientists, aging, shirtless rock stars and Cabinet secretaries all seem to be touting and demonstrating push-ups, pull-ups, pull-downs, leg presses and other resistance exercises...

First, if it’s at all feasible financially and logistically, consult a qualified trainer before you start or update a training routine, said Pamela Peeke, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland and founder of the Peeke Performance Center for Healthy Living. “Ask if they’re certified and by whom.” The ACSM, as well as the American Council on Exercise... offer widely recognized certifications in strength and conditioning...

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