If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

Walk into any gym right now and you'll notice something different. More curvy women are claiming their space at the weight ...

Here, discover the top strength-training exercises that Bowers said he recommends to all his over-50 patients—though anyone ...

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 ...

Here's how to get the most out of every session.

The best exercises for women over 60 are weight-bearing and promote strength, posture, and/or balance (and sometimes all at once). While the best exercises for each individual depend on factors ...

Recent studies show weight lifting can reverse aging signs and provide the body composition of someone eight years younger.

Dispelling the myth that weightlifting makes women bulky, this article reveals that strength training actually builds lean ...

No matter where you are in your strength training journey, every time you go to the gym you’re faced with a question: How much should I lift? Or how heavy should my weights be? The answer is going to ...

With the right exercises, you can increase your arm strength using only your body weight, which can boost your health.

I’m not joking. When people ask what my favorite Olympic spectator sport is, I answer “women’s weight lifting.” There’s usually a pause, as people assume a punch line will follow. After all, this is a ...