But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and picking up heavy weights instead. Supported by research, ...

'It’s because we lose power if we do strength training in the traditional sense [with higher reps and lighter loads]. When we ...

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 ...

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Walk into any gym right now and you'll notice something different. More curvy women are claiming their space at the weight racks, confidently hoisting dumbbells and perfecting their deadlift form.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...