Fitness Experts Share 8 Simple Strength-Building Exercises That Don't Require Weights

You probably know how important daily exercise is for your physical and mental well-being, and you may even have a routine you try to stick to during the week. But are you incorporating strength training into your workouts, or strictly cardio?

If you fall into the latter category, it’s time to start strength training, because cardio will only take you so far. You need strength training to maintain muscle mass and mobility. This is especially important as you age, as both men and women lose about 10% of their muscle mass per decade starting as early as in their 30s. This doesn’t mean you have to learn how to bench press, or even pick up a set of weights. Instead, you can simply use your body weight.

“The variety of exercises you can do just using your body weight are endless,” said Katie Schneider, trainer at Read Entire Article