At Iron + Mettle, a women-centered strength-training studio in Noe Valley, heavy lifting takes center stage. There are no wall-length mirrors and no high-decibel Spotify playlist blasting from a ...

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 ...

The Oscar winner explained the need for more awareness surrounding menopause, saying, “We have to know how to support this ...

An over-fixation on heavy weights can distract from the two most important drivers of health: consistency and effort. Heavier lifting produces more strain on the nervous system and connective tissues, ...

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...

Hot flashes? Brain fog? Anxiety? Feeling like you’re going through puberty all over again? You’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head. Dear Gen X, Xennial and millennial friends: We must, we ...

Women who lift isn't a new phenomenon, but in our February feature, we tell a story of those in Indy who have found growth ...

A couple of years ago, I entered a chapter of life that put my mental strength to the test. As a self-employed personal trainer and the co-owner of a digital fitness platform, I was at a crossroads in ...

More than muscle gains.

MUMBAI — Actress Elli AvrRam has opened up about her evolving fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and encouraging women to embrace weight training as part of a balanced ...