Resistance can come from dumbbells, free weights or machines such as rowers. One example of a strength training exercise is ...

Experts say middle-aged women should also perform balance exercises, which play a crucial role in preventing falls that can ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Even with all the talk these days about women’s fitness, old myths about strength training just won’t die. You still hear ...

'It’s because we lose power if we do strength training in the traditional sense [with higher reps and lighter loads]. When we ...

Anna McGee shares insights on aging well through strength training, inspiring women over 45 to stay active and independent.

I was one month shy of my 50th birthday and wanted to start the new decade with a clean slate. My goal was to feel strong and ...

For too long, the narrative around women’s fitness has been confined to cardiovascular exercises and the pursuit of slimness. Gym floors across the globe see women relegated to treadmills and ...

This year at my annual checkup, my doctor said something I didn’t expect: “Have you considered strength training? You basically have no muscle.” However, a sufficient exercise regimen is not unlike a ...

It’s best to plan your workouts around your eating schedule to ensure your body has the proper fuel to get you through your ...

Erin Kelly does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Dr Jenna-Leigh Wilson explained why resistance training is no longer optional for women — it is a matter of life and death.