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

Once seen as the domain of muscle-obsessed jocks, weight training is increasingly becoming a part of everyone’s routine. And that is excellent news—both the CDC in the US and the NHS in the UK ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...