Strength training is no longer a boys-only club. More and more women are discovering the perks of this practice, not just for their physique but also for their mental health.

Between 2011 and 2021, women’s use of free weights increased by 150%, while resistance machine use jumped 558%, per Harrison Co. On Strava, strength training uploads climbed 25% in 2024, making ...

President Trump and many of us in Congress have been clear: women’s sports must remain for women. We are working to ensure that Title IX protections remain strong so that girls have a fair and ...

Women's Health and Men's Health are proud to introduce the 2025 class of Strength in Diversity, an initiative that connects trainers from marginalized communities with elite mentorship, next-level ...

The muscle loss crisis that starts earlier than expected Women begin losing muscle mass in their 30s at a rate of 3-8% per decade, with the decline accelerating significantly after menopause due ...

So, while women might see slower muscle gains at first, their muscles and connective tissues adapt just as effectively to strength training. Testosterone matters, but it’s not the whole story.

President Trump and many of us in Congress have been clear: women’s sports must remain for women. We are working to ensure that Title IX protections remain strong so that girls have a fair and ...