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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 ...

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.

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).

These patterns continued until I was 55 and finally had enough. Instead of only pouring my efforts into others' success, I ...

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, ...

Madeline Chen fights to complete a clean and jerk lift while training, at Flex Gym & Fitness in Colorado Springs, Colo. Chen, 59, won gold in her classification at the weightlifting championship in ...

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 ...

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?

This is the exercise experts recommend for women over 60 to rebuild strength, improve posture, and make daily tasks easier.

Lifting heavy weight is not only great for building strength, it can help you develop a lean, muscular body. Weight lifting can also boost your self confidence, help you cultivate a better ...