About a year ago, I was working as a part-time boxing and HIIT instructor when I experienced a milestone thought. I had finished teaching class and stepped outside the studio to talk to members, all ...

In the fitness world, it's common to hear women express their desire to tone up without getting bulky. This fear is based on the myth that lifting heavy weights will make women develop large, ...

Bodybuilder Dani Taylor said she was scared to go to the gym when she started her fitness journey. She initially stuck to cardio because she thought weightlifting was intimidating (but intriguing).

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 ...

Lifting heavy weight is not only great for building strength, it can help you develop a lean, muscular body. Weight lifting can also boost your self confidence, help you cultivate a better ...

After years spent running and dieting, Casey Johnston stumbled on a Reddit post about weightlifting that transformed her relationship with exercise. "I don't lift to be hot. I lift to be strong," ...

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 ...

Pumping iron at 100 years old, Mary Coroneos is lifting weights, exercising with dumbbells and pulling resistance bands at the gym, where she’s a regular. She works out three times a week with her ...

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American men are much more likely to pursue strength training than women. CDC data published in May 2022 revealed that 35.2% of adult men and 26.9% of adult women met the federal guideline for ...