For so many women today, weightlifting isn't just a form of exercise — it's a means of resistance. We asked them why.

What does it take to change the world’s view of what women are capable of doing with their bodies? For Jan Todd, it took a 394.5-pound barbell and a fire in her belly to keep pushing. On May 3, 1975, ...

Discover how heavy lifting triggers neurochemical changes that improve mood, build resilience, and provide mental health ...

Your body changes with every decade. Joints start to feel stiff, energy levels dip more often, and tasks that once fel ...

Once celebrated for strength and powerlifting prowess, the “muscle mommy” movement — a term used to describe strong, muscular ...

The 48-year-old, who started lifting heavy weights 10 years ago, says the high from lifting “is better than any drug”. Lifting the bar: Leah Simmons. Janie Barrett ...

Feeling stagnant in her 40s, a journalist transformed her body and confidence by lifting heavy weights, eating more, and ditching weekend workouts.

From building muscle to boosting mood, lifting heavier reshapes body and mind. Below, we explore five advantages of heavy weights for women, numbered for clarity, and why they’re worth embracing. 1.

Lifting heavy weights ...and why more women should start early I picked up my first barbell at 17 years old. At the time, most of my friends were doing aerobics, light jogging, or step classes.

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength ...