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Strength training for women could make all the difference to your body and mind, whether it’s using body weight or dumbbells ...

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 ...

If lifting really heavy weights has always been the one gym activity that seemed too scary, intimidating, or intense for you, you’re not alone. I used to be a hardcore cardio person who was obsessed ...

I started weight lifting five years ago and immediately got hooked on how empowering it was. Having worked out on average five times a week consistently since, I've learned a lot. I've realized ...

A staggering 50 percent of women will suffer an osteoporotic bone fracture in their lifetime – that is the 'stop in your tracks' statistic shared by Dr Jenna-Leigh Wilson, a US-based orthopaedic ...

MUMBAI — Actress Elli AvrRam has opened up about her evolving fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and encouraging women to embrace weight training as part of a balanced ...

Another factor is that stronger muscles, tendons, and ligaments absorb and distribute force better, which better protects ...

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Many women have focused on cardio during workouts. That can burn calories and help you develop good cardiovascular health, but adding strength training to your regimen can lead to increased muscle ...

I’m not joking. When people ask what my favorite Olympic spectator sport is, I answer “women’s weight lifting.” There’s usually a pause, as people assume a punch line will follow. After all, this is a ...