Mcleod: It's okay to start slow. You don't need to start lifting heavy weights in a gym day one. It's okay to start slow as long as you're showing up regularly. That's most important.

Weightlifting beginners don't need to focus on lifting heavy weights to begin with; practicing a full range of motion during exercises and full control is more important.

After years of a hectic but sedentary routine, Anne Marie Chaker said weightlifting transformed her life. She learned to lift heavy and eat more to build muscle, and gained more confidence and ...