In a world that now encourages women to lift weights, many idealized images of women’s strength still promote thinness.

Men and women built similar muscle, but one change in how researchers measured strength produced a very different result.

Strength training for women is unparalleled for its benefits. It's one of the only activities that can boost strength, bone density, mobility, and metabolism, and fire up all those feel-good ...

Growing up, my mother showed me that weightlifting is for women every week as she lifted weights in our garage. As a toddler, I mimicked her strength training movements, which is why I now lift five ...

Forget 30, flirty, and thriving—you’re 40 and ready to have the fittest years of your life. Maybe, after years of caring for young children, you’ve mastered the morning school drop-off and have ...

These athletes are redefining what strength looks like.

Forget 30, flirty, and thriving—you're 40 and ready to have the fittest years of your life. Maybe, after years of caring for young children, you've mastered the morning school drop-off and have ...

For the full 31-day plan, including daily strength, mobility, yoga and meditation routines —plus meal plans, walking podcasts and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When you hear the term ...

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders adds to the growing body of evidence that resistance training is a powerful tool for brain health and mental well-being in aging populations ...

Equinox, the favorite fitness club of the fashion crowd, is doing more for their women members with the introduction of their groundbreaking EQX ARC program. Stephanie Musso, Vice President and Chief ...

Fitting in strength training alongside consistent running is a valid concern, but believe it or not, it doesn’t have to be. Because weight training engages different muscle groups than running, it’s ...