For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Even with all the talk these days about women’s fitness, old myths about strength training just won’t die. You still hear ...

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

Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles. A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower ...

It’s best to plan your workouts around your eating schedule to ensure your body has the proper fuel to get you through your ...

This year at my annual checkup, my doctor said something I didn’t expect: “Have you considered strength training? You basically have no muscle.” However, a sufficient exercise regimen is not unlike a ...

Whether you’re a lifelong fitness-lover or ready to pick up a pair of dumbbells for the first time, you might need a little motivation getting to the gym. These stories from seven women—all over the ...

Erin Kelly does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Strength training can help you build lean muscle, which in turn improves your metabolism,” says physician Amy Lee, MD, chief ...