In high school, being the only girl in weight training class wasn’t just unusual – it was transformative. When that 300-pound deadlift at age 17 finally prompted the creation of a women’s record board ...

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 ...

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

It’s a growing trend and has many merits.2 local experts answer our questions. 8 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Heavier Weights 1. You’ll torch body fat. 2. You’ll look more defined. 3. You’ll fight ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

While there are many benefits of strength training that don’t involve changing your body composition, experts often recommend ...

Athlete Keltie O’Connor has weight-trained for 15 years. Five years ago, she added in Pilates. ‘Today, I’m settling the debate over which is better – or maybe you don’t have to choose,’ she says over ...

To keep fit, the Omaha Daily Bee advised back in 1911, women should try “the imaginary motion of lifting a piano” and the real-life challenge of pulling a cork from a bottle. “Hold the bottle between ...

Strength training is a form of aerobic exercise that has many benefits, including aiding weight loss. Incorporating strength training as part of an exercise routine can help individuals lose weight, ...

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. Even ...