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 ...

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 ...

MUMBAI — Actress Elli AvrRam has opened up about her evolving fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and encouraging women to embrace weight training as part of a balanced ...

About a year ago, I was working as a part-time boxing and HIIT instructor when I experienced a milestone thought. I had finished teaching class and stepped outside the studio to talk to members, all ...

Want to channel Ashley Graham's powerful gym vibes? Here's exactly how to master heavy weight lifting and box squats, straight from her DogPound trainer, Dara Hart. To (eventually!) get on Graham’s ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

And, no, your favorite pair of cushioned running shoes isn't going to cut it. 'That kind of plushy running shoe can be a little bit counterproductive because it's going to throw you off your stability ...