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Period Periodization: Harnessing the Power of Your Cycle
Knowing the common issues that affect the female athlete can help you program yourself or your client for success.
Erik Uuksulainen
A Closer Look: The Height of Female Lifters
Rising standards, height, and body composition in the realm of female weightlifters, examined.
Dresdin Archibald
My Women Only BJJ Class Experiment - One Year Later
Four women recently made it to their one-year anniversary in my women's only BJJ classes. It's been a great ride.
Sally Arsenault
You Don't Have to Be Normal: The Reality of Postpartum Fitness
It doesn't matter if going to the gym six weeks after delivery is normal. What matters is whether or not you are ready.
Nicole Crawford
Swole Nutrition 101: Building Muscle Beyond the Barbell
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to meal planning, but you can still plan ahead. Here's how to do it.
Christy Baroni & Jenna Torres
Swole Sisters Free 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Program
You can accomplish a lot in six weeks - losing fat, gaining muscle, and building strength and stamina.
Christy Baroni & Jenna Torres
The Top 10 Women's Fitness Articles of 2014
From smart programming, to body image, to pregnancy, this year's top articles cover all the bases.
Breaking Muscle Editors
2014 Fit and Female Holiday Shopping Guide
Look for a gift for a strong lady in your life? Here are nine ideas.
Nicole Crawford
Why I'm Not Giving Up My Muscles for Anyone
A whole lot of women would say I'm "bulky." But this 35-year-old woman isn’t going to give in to that noise.
Vanessa Bennington
How Women Should Train for Optimal Testosterone Levels
For females athletes, well-planned training is key to the best hormonal balance and response.
Amber Larsen
Take Charge of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome With Strength Training
If, like me, you’re a woman living with polycystic ovarian syndrome, then strength training should be a part of your treatment plan.
Erika Volk
Vie Active Best Friend Merino Wool Tank (Product Review)
There’s a whole lotta leopard going on, but as the name suggests, this top may become your new best friend.
Becca Borawski Jenkins
More Squats and Fewer Kegels: What Your Pelvic Floor Really Wants
Kegels are often the blanket recommendation for a healthy pelvic floor. Katy Bowman suggests they're not all they're cracked up to be.
Nicole Crawford
How to Train Smart Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Good exercise habits impact you and your baby before you conceive, during pregnancy, and after you give birth.
Nicole Crawford
How to Recycle and Progress Your Nutrition (Just Like Your Lifting)
Why do we jump into crazy diets? That’s like saying “I want to deadlift, so I’m going to deadlift as heavy as I can every day.”
Ashleigh Kast
Pregnancy Diet Affects Fat Levels in Babies
A new study reiterates the importance of a quality diet during pregnancy, especially when it comes to newborn size.
Doug Dupont
10 Signs Your Scale Is Telling You Lies
It can be hard to accept you’re doing the right things, if the scale isn’t backing you up. Here’s a list of signs that you're on the right track, even if the scale isn’t budging.
Amy D. Hester
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