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If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

There are 61 athletes in the five women’s weightlifting classes at the Paris Olympics. Mary Theisen-Lappen is the oldest one. At 33, Theisen-Lappen doesn’t have the orthodox background of a lifter who ...

When writer, runner, and group fitness instructor Haley Shapley prepared to climb Mount Rainier several years ago, she focused primarily on endurance training. She made it to the top, felt proud of ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Exercise is an activity often centered around strengthening and empowerment. For ...

FLORENCE — Three years ago, I stepped into the gym for the first time. I wasn’t sure what my goals were. I just knew I wanted to feel stronger, be healthier and have more energy. I have now been ...

Dispelling the myth that weightlifting makes women bulky, this article reveals that strength training actually builds lean muscle, boosts metabolism, and enhances bone health. Expert guidance and ...

One of the most common phrases personal trainers hear from new female clients is that they don't want to "bulk up" with weights and fear one lifting session will transform their bodies into manly ...