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 ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

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 ...

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If a magic bullet for healthy ageing existed, strength training would be it. But it isn’t quite as simple as reaching for the nearest kettlebell. From prioritising power in your twenties to ...

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of ageing 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 ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

Pumping iron isn’t the only way to pump the brakes on age-related muscle loss. While weight training has long been lauded as the key to building and maintaining muscle mass, experts say there are ...

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