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

That means powerlifting is demanding and extremely taxing, both physically and mentally. There’s no faking it: Just you and a barbell, on a platform, locked in an eternal battle against gravity. And ...

From faster metabolism to better stress control, strength training is reshaping how Americans approach health, longevity and ...

This time off from aggressive race training is a great opportunity to establish good movement patterns for your strength ...

THE world of female powerlifting has long been clouded by misconceptions – from claims that lifting heavy weights will make women look “too muscular” to warnings that it could harm their health.

SINGAPORE - A hurried glimpse here, a hushed whisper there. Be it in school or at the gym, Matthew Yap is aware of the extra attention he is now getting after a remarkable showing at last month’s ...

The researchers found that all forms of resistance training are beneficial, including bodyweight exercises, particularly when ...

Fitness centers are often bastions of self-imposed gender segregation. The men pump iron, grunting as they strain to lift maximum weight, while the women perspire to dance tracks as they take part in ...

If there are two things to pick that drive the wellness world these days, it’s diet and exercise, and rightfully so. And while these two aspects of achieving a healthier lifestyle don’t seem very ...

For years, the fitness industry marketed workouts to women through the lens of weight loss and aesthetics. But across India, a quiet revolution is underway — one where women are moving beyond ...