Nothing in life comes easy, and we can say the same about aging gracefully. No matter how many anti-aging creams and supplements you buy, true results won’t come unless you get moving. Exercise is the ...

When we’re trying to lose weight or improve our fitness, most of us focus our attention on diet and cardio exercise. We go for runs; we swim, we work out in a way that gets our heart racing and the ...

For decades, many women have been told what a “feminine” body should ideally look like — slim, trim, toned, ripped even, but not bulky. Due to the inhibition of not looking “feminine” enough, several ...

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 ...

In a world shaped by societal expectations that dictate how women should look and behave, the story of one woman’s journey to overcome struggles through strength training provides a powerful example ...

A new study points to big health benefits for people in the habit of weight lifting or other types of resistance training. Turns out they can live longer. As part of our NPR's How to Thrive as You Age ...

For too long, the narrative around women’s fitness has been confined to cardiovascular exercises and the pursuit of slimness. Gym floors across the globe see women relegated to treadmills and ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

Women often get trapped in endless cardio cycles, spending hours on treadmills and ellipticals while their leg muscles gradually weaken with age, setting them up for mobility problems, bone loss, and ...

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 ...

Dispelling the myth that weightlifting makes women bulky, this article reveals that strength training actually builds lean muscle, boosts metabolism, and enhances bone health. Expert guidance and ...