In the fitness world, it's common to hear women express their desire to tone up without getting bulky. This fear is based on the myth that lifting heavy weights will make women develop large, ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...

Emmie Sanh started lifting weights at the gym at age 68. Today, she and other professionals say weightlifting can improve ...

There's something quietly frustrating about how much misinformation still surrounds women and strength training. We're in ...

There are 61 athletes in the five women’s weightlifting classes at the Paris Olympics. Mary Theisen-Lappen is the oldest one. At 33, Theisen-Lappen doesn’t have the orthodox background of a lifter who ...

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 ...

Emmi Peterson, one of the trainers at Iron + Mettle, spots Catherine, who bench presses a loaded barbell. Photo by Sierra Hutto. Courtesy of Iron + Mettle. Its black-painted facade, etched with white ...

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 ...