From better sleep to staving off dementia and losing weight, strength training is proving to be the ultimate exercise for ...

In Michael Joseph Gross' comprehensive book about powerlifting and muscle — 'Stronger' — former strongest woman in the world ...

Girl Gains is creating a community for women to feel empowered in and outside of the weight room. The organization encourages ...

Girl Gains MSU is more than just a weekly workout group — it’s a movement empowering women to overcome gym anxiety, break ...

The mother-in-law has "been making constant comments about how I’m 'selfish' and 'putting my baby in danger' by working out," ...

Bridgette Salatin from Ohio, US, warned against 'ego lifting' at the gym after she suffered a stroke while doing squats ...

There is no universal answer to when women should begin weightlifting The optimal time is when you feel ready and serious ...

The science on whether to do cardio before or after weights is inconclusive -- it all depends on your goal: overall health, weight loss or muscle gain. Keep reading to find the best approach for you.

Losing weight (43%), improving sleep quality (40%) and developing better eating habits (36%) were the most common health goals for women, followed closely by increasing physical strength (29%). The ...

She was in a local Austin gym with her husband, Terry Todd, in 1973, when she saw another woman deadlift 225 lbs. It was then that she became inspired to lift weights — and within 18 months ...