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Adding in some dynamic stretching (moving your muscles and joints through a full range of motion with no weight) is a great ...

For many women, walking into a gym for the first time feels like entering an alien landscape. Between intimidating equipment, seasoned lifters, and unwritten gym etiquette, the experience can ...

These patterns continued until I was 55 and finally had enough. Instead of only pouring my efforts into others' success, I promised myself I was going to take control of my health. I didn’t care if it ...

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

I had my first child at 42. Like most women, my body changed after my son was born. He’s my greatest accomplishment, but I no ...

What you've been told about working out might be wrong, especially if you're a woman. Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials and health-based research. Fitness guidelines, ...

Women are the stronger sex, says professional bodybuilder and debut author Anne Marie Chaker. They live longer, their muscles are more fatigue-resistant, and they have the power to create life. But ...

On Wednesday evenings at IM West, Michigan State University students may spot two large groups of women lifting together — cheering, laughing and pushing their limits. It’s more than just a workout.