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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 ...

Swerve this common misconception to embrace strength training in 2026 ...

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 ...

Exercise isn’t just for the young. Dr Carlos De La Hoz highlights a 79-year-old woman lifting weights as the perfect example ...

There are 61 athletes in the five women’s weightlifting classes at the Paris Olympics. Mary Theisen-Lappen is the oldest one. At 33, Theisen-Lappen doesn’t have the orthodox background of a lifter who ...

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.

Girl Gains is a national student-led women's weightlifting club with local chapters across 95 universities, according to their website. The purpose of the organization is to allow women on campus to ...

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 ...