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 ...

But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and picking up heavy weights instead. Supported by research, ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

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'It’s because we lose power if we do strength training in the traditional sense [with higher reps and lighter loads]. When we ...

When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...