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 ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...

After a two-year plateau, I built muscle within two months ...

An over-fixation on heavy weights can distract from the two most important drivers of health: consistency and effort. Heavier lifting produces more strain on the nervous system and connective tissues, ...

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength experts ...

For decades, mainstream fitness messaging aimed at women has revolved around shrinking.

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

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Hot flashes? Brain fog? Anxiety? Feeling like you’re going through puberty all over again? You’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head. Dear Gen X, Xennial and millennial friends: We must, we ...