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, ...

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 ...

In 1975, Jan Todd set a Guinness World Record with a 394.5-pound two-handed deadlift — but training was tough at a time when women weren’t expected to lift heavy. Jan Todd squatting at the U.S.

Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women ...

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 ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of ageing 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 ...

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