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 ...

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 ...

Lifting heavy weights around the time of retirement could preserve leg strength into older age, research suggests. People naturally lose muscle function as they get older, and experts see faltering ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Resistance training is safe and effective for most pregnant women, but expert guidance is lacking. More support ...

If there’s one thing I hope to accomplish in my fitness career, it’s to convince people to start lifting heavy things. More and more people are realizing how important strength training is (strong is ...

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 ...

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength experts ...

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