Remember when women were encouraged to stray away from weights? Finally, the tides are turning in a major way. The fitness and health industries are not only celebrating, but also encouraging, women ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

At 17, Winnie Yu was a high school track-and-field runner with a bright future. When Yu’s parents encouraged her to try sports in middle school, they didn’t expect she’d fall in love with ...

Strength training is one of the best things you can do for your health and longevity. It boosts your muscle mass, protects ...

Experts say weighted vests can boost calorie burn but aren’t a substitute for strength training. Start light to avoid injury.

As you get older, you may notice you have more pesky aches and pains in your joints, find that you're not as mobile as you used to be, or feel that your strength isn’t quite what it once was—and ...