I recently came across images of women athletes from Howard Schatz’s (2002) book Athletes. These black-and-white pictures depict women ranging from 94 pounds to 240 pounds and from 5’ 0” to 6’ 2”.

Starting your day with quick morning exercises can be a game-changer, especially for those over 50 looking to maintain their health, tone muscles, and burn fat. As we age, maintaining muscle mass and ...

The word “toning” is something of a joke in many fitness circles, because it’s a word that’s thrown around when people mean other things. Sometimes it’s a code word for being thin, as when somebody ...

Eating enough to build muscle while still keeping body fat in check can be a challenge for anyone who wants to feel stronger, fitter, and more confident without obsessing over calories. For many women ...

When performing a strength training program, people may find it helpful to train certain muscle groups together. This can help prevent overtraining and maximize results. The Dietary Guidelines for ...