Once seen as the domain of muscle-obsessed jocks, weight training is increasingly becoming a part of everyone’s routine. And that is excellent news—both the CDC in the US and the NHS in the UK ...

Every exercise has a certain body image associated with it. Pilates is associated with the ‘clean girl’ toned physique, while yoga enhances flexibility. Similarly, lifting has a muscular, jacked body ...

The idea that women need different workouts than men usually hinges on one thing: hormones, especially testosterone. That has ...

Lifting weights for 30 minutes twice weekly helps muscle gain, per a study. Experts explain how long to work out to gain ...

While struggling through long jumps and lunges during a recent class at my boxing gym, the owner suggested I lift weights—heavyweights—to help build strength in my legs and protect my joints.

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As a woman, have you ever been told that lifting weights will make you bulky or that it’s too dangerous for you? Have you ever looked at Scarlett Johansson’s toned arms or Jennifer Aniston’s fit ...

Bodybuilder Dani Taylor said she was scared to go to the gym when she started her fitness journey. She initially stuck to cardio because she thought weightlifting was intimidating (but intriguing).

When asked how she makes looking fit seem effortless, Lopez said: “I have gotten good at working out and what I need to do ...

Contrary to popular wisdom among many gym-goers and even some scientists, healthy people in their 60s, 70s and beyond can safely start lifting weights and rapidly build substantial muscle mass, ...

A good cool-down could include gentle stretching, light walking, or using a foam roller (or even a massage gun) to release ...

Q. What is your opinion of women lifting weights? Is it true that doing numerous repetitions with lighter weights will sculpt the body, and heavier weights with fewer repetitions will build more mass?