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 ...

As women enter their 50s and beyond, strength training becomes increasingly vital for overall health and well-being. It can help lessen age-related muscle loss, maintain bone density, and combat ...

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 ...

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 ...

FLORENCE — Three years ago, I stepped into the gym for the first time. I wasn’t sure what my goals were. I just knew I wanted to feel stronger, be healthier and have more energy. I have now been ...

In the fitness world, there are still many misconceptions about women and weights, but the truth is that incorporating strength training into your routine can be one of the best gifts you give to your ...

If, so far, you’ve not been all that interested in weight training, this story might leave you reaching for the nearest dumbbell. An American-Chinese study has revealed a link between weight training ...