STRENGTH TRAINING is many wonderful things: An energy booster. A proven endorphin hit. A stress reliever. A confidence ...

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at chest level with your elbows bent and angled slightly below shoulder height, about 45 degrees from your torso.

This 28-day strength training challenge will help you build muscle and lose fat. It was designed by trainer and functional strength coach Alex Silver-Fagan.

Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.

Three new titles explore the power of women building muscle. By Danielle Friedman For most of modern history, women were warned that lifting heavy weights was unladylike and possibly dangerous ...

Strength training also has the potential to positively impact body image. In a world where women are often judged on appearance, lifting weights can shift the focus to function.