Stacey Solomon has credited a consistent weight training routine for making her feel "so strong" as she shared new photographs of herself in a bikini on social media. The Sort Your Life Out star, 35, ...

Heavy weights challenge muscles to adapt, growing denser and more powerful with each lift. Unlike light dumbbells, which plateau quickly, heavier loads—think 20 pounds and up—push fibers to ...

An article on Insider (medically reviewed), neatly unpacks some of the myths around women and weightlifting. Among these myths is the idea that lifting weights will make you look “bulky.” ...

"It's more commonplace that women don't mind having muscle. "I think it's really because they've realised how much better they feel for lifting weights." ...

One concerned follower commented, “It is not safe to lift weights with high heels. Please refrain from doing it. Otherwise, all OK, very beautiful lady.” Another remarked, “Looking great in ...

American men are much more likely to pursue strength training than women. CDC data published in May 2022 revealed that 35.2% ...

It was then that she became inspired to lift weights — and within 18 months, she had landed the Guinness World Record for the heaviest deadlift (394.5 lbs.) by a woman.

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 ...

Chen started strength training several years ago and moved into Olympic lifting about 2 1/2 years ago. “Doing a good lift, knowing it’s good, is like doing a great serve in tennis,” she says.

Moreover, weight lifting is not dangerous for women, even if you're not an athlete, according to Sara Carr, personal trainer, competitive weightlifter, and assistant head coach at Black Box NYC.