Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

For decades, mainstream fitness messaging aimed at women has revolved around shrinking.

After a two-year plateau, I built muscle within two months ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At the same time, influencers with enviably muscular bodies on social media are touting the benefits of athletic-style training ...

“Lift heavy sh*t” is a phrase I see gaining more and more traction in the endurance world (which delights me no end). It seems that more and more athletes and coaches are bringing heavy lifting into ...

As you move through perimenopause and beyond, the way your body responds to training starts to shift. Hormonal changes – particularly declining oestrogen – can mean reduced muscle mass, strength, and ...

Strength training has myriad benefits and is important for women. Celebrity trainer Luke Worthington shared three of the biggest ones with Insider. Resistance training can be empowering, help with fat ...

It's a myth that it doesn't matter which you choose—but both have their benefits.

Hot flashes? Brain fog? Anxiety? Feeling like you’re going through puberty all over again? You’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head. Dear Gen X, Xennial and millennial friends: We must, we ...