At a certain age, your knees begin filing formal complaints. They object to stairs. They protest lunges. They make unsettling ...

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 ...

This full-body workout is designed to build strength and stamina ...

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 ...

​A woman may not look thin and still be metabolically healthier and more active than someone who normally appears slim but ...

Veteran journalist Anne Marie Chaker said strength training sharpened her focus, confidence, and creativity at work.Stella Kalinina for BI When Deb Stern steps up to the barbell for a heavy back squat ...

You have been lifting consistently for years. The program that built your strength and kept your body feeling capable is suddenly not behaving the same way. Recovery takes longer, the same training ...

Picture a gym ten years ago: the weights room was largely a male-dominated space, with women mostly doing cardio exercise. Fast-forward to today and you’re likely to see women of all ages and ...

There are times when it is beneficial to have a mixed martial artist kick your butt. Women in the Schaumburg area have realized this for years, since retired 10-year professional MMA fighter Marciea ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a consistent, keep-coming-back fitness regimen isn’t just about adding years to your life, it’s ...

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