As mentioned, strength training can help you burn more calories during and after your workout. This is thanks to the lean ...

As a woman, if you are intimidated by lifting because of appearing manly, here's what you should know to clear all the ...

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

Unfortunately, many women still believe the myth that lifting heavy weights will give them bulky muscles, so they choose light or no weights and go to classes that promise "long, lean muscles ...

Heavy weights challenge muscles to adapt, growing denser and more powerful with each lift. Unlike light dumbbells, which plateau quickly, heavier loads—think 20 pounds and up—push fibers to ...

Why lifting heavy weights is the best workout you’re probably not doing. Barry's Bootcamp CEO and badass trainer Joey Gonzalez addresses the common misconceptions many women have about weight ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- We know that weight lifting is a great way to build strength and help with aerobic conditioning. It works well for both sexes, but there was a time when women were told not ...

As it turns out, nothing—in fact, lifting heavy can be very healthy for women, particularly as we age. Debunking the Bulk Myth An article on Insider (medically reviewed), neatly unpacks some of ...

After age 30, you naturally start to lose muscle mass at a rate of three to five percent per decade—a decline that ...

Some readers know and have expressed this exasperated sentiment many times before. To serve 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students, not to mention faculty, staff, and locals, the UMass Recreation ...

Discover how senior weight lifting can help women over 60 build strength, bone health, and stay independent with tips to start, and beginner-friendly moves.