Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women with low bone density added 30 minutes of supervised high-intensity ...

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 ...

Weight workouts don’t have to be complicated or grueling to be effective, the study found. Almost any kind of lifting led to ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and ...

Most women don’t take strength training seriously, but an orthopaedic surgeon emphasised that it's non-negotiable, and cannot ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Resistance training is safe and effective for most pregnant women, but expert guidance is lacking. More support ...

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The fitness and health industries are not only celebrating, but also encouraging, women to add resistance training to their ...

Defined biceps and triceps aren’t exactly a new cultural phenomenon — Grace Jones and Madonna were flexing their muscles long ...

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