Women are the stronger sex, says professional bodybuilder and debut author Anne Marie Chaker. They live longer, their muscles are more fatigue-resistant, and they have the power to create life. But ...

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

Growing up, the message on muscle was singular: you needed them, sure, but they shouldn’t be very visible. This was back in the ‘90s, when the only women I knew of who showed off their bulging biceps ...

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Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

Three new titles explore the power of women building muscle. By Danielle Friedman For most of modern history, women were warned that lifting heavy weights was unladylike and possibly dangerous. Even ...

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As they say, life doesn’t stop at 40. Turning 40 doesn't mean giving up on strength or dreaming of a toned, strong body; rather, it means training smarter with purpose and methods backed by science ...

Anne Marie Chaker’s new book debunks myths about women’s bodies and shows how strength training helps their health and careers. Arnold Schwarzenegger just endorsed it. Women are the stronger sex, says ...