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 ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...

It's no secret that the benefits of strength training—particularly for postmenopausal women—are numerous, from building muscle to increasing longevity and so much more. But starting out can feel ...

As we age, there are certain health barriers women must navigate: menopause and other hormonal changes can affect our metabolism and lead to weight gain, family and work obligations leave little time ...

As many women of a certain age will tell you, menopause isn’t a cakewalk. This natural transition in a woman’s life, when the body no longer creates high levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones, ...

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When it comes to exercise and longevity, what’s the first type of physical activity that comes to your mind? For most people, it’s some sort of cardio-based exercise, like walking, jogging or biking.

Growing up, my mother showed me that weightlifting is for women every week as she lifted weights in our garage. As a toddler, I mimicked her strength training movements, which is why I now lift five ...

Juggling motherhood often means putting yourself last — but once you hit 50, your body starts gently (and sometimes not so ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...