About a year ago, I was working as a part-time boxing and HIIT instructor when I experienced a milestone thought. I had finished teaching class and stepped outside the studio to talk to members, all ...

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 ...

Okay, ladies, you gotta be honest with yourself and me here. How many times have you walked into the gym and pondered whether you should hit the weights section only to walk over to the cardio section ...

Walk into any gym right now and you'll notice something different. More curvy women are claiming their space at the weight racks, confidently hoisting dumbbells and perfecting their deadlift form.

(Left) Jan Todd in 2019; (Right) "Stronger" by Michael Joseph Gross. Jan Todd and other prominent athletes are featured in Michael Joseph Gross' new book, Stronger, a comprehensive look at society's ...

Life’s unexpected turns often lead us down paths we never imagined. For one woman, a congenital heart defect, personal loss, and a shift from an active lifestyle to a sedentary one set the stage for a ...

Madeline Chen fights to complete a clean and jerk lift while training, at Flex Gym & Fitness in Colorado Springs, Colo. Chen, 59, won gold in her classification at the weightlifting championship in ...

O'Shea and other women who work out with weights are hardly alone in their favorite gyms anymore. There's absolutely nothing unusual about seeing females using the weight machines, or lifting free ...

Pumping iron at 100 years old, Mary Coroneos is lifting weights, exercising with dumbbells and pulling resistance bands at the gym, where she’s a regular. She works out three times a week with her ...

Whether you’re just starting a regular regimen now or you’ve been working out for years, exercising when you’re expecting is perfectly safe if your pregnancy is considered low-risk. And if lifting ...

Jan Todd and other prominent athletes are featured in Michael Joseph Gross' new book, Stronger, a comprehensive look at society's relationship with strength and muscle Gross was inspired to take a ...

Jan Todd and other athletes examine societal views of strength in Michael Joseph Gross' comprehensive book about powerlifting and muscle, 'Stronger' Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty; courtesy ...