Women's Fitness

Training During Pregnancy: How to Modify Your Workout Without Losing Your Workout

While it's true that you should avoid or modify certain exercises during pregnancy, that doesn't mean you have to lose your workout altogether. Here are some tips for modifying 4 common exercises.

Women and Group Exercise: Theories From a Male Instructor

I have never understood why group exercise is dominated by women participants. I have a few theories on why this is, in regards to dancing, ability to listen, and community.

Free Workouts for Pregnant Moms: Designed Specially for Each Trimester

Are you an expecting or brand-new mom trying to stay fit and healthy? We've got workouts designed specifically for you and your unique needs, through your pregnancy and after.

Exercise After a C-Section, Part 1: Reconnecting With Your Core

Getting back to normal exercise after a c-section can be a challenge. Here are some tips to gradually reconnect with your core and prevent complications.

The Relationship Between Menstrual Cycle and Knee Injuries

Why are female athletes so much more likely to suffer an ACL injury? Is it related to hormones, and if so what is this relationship? Researchers examined 13 studies for an answer.

How to Survive Morning Sickness: 10 Tips For Active Moms

If you've ever had morning sickness you know it can be hard to function when you have it. Here are some tips that helped me survive and get back to my normal self.

10 Articles For Expecting Moms - Why and How to Exercise During Pregnancy

Health starts in the womb, and exercise is one of the best ways to give your baby a healthy start. Here are ten articles for moms who want to stay active during pregnancy.

Are Women's Only Gyms Discriminatory?

Let's assume for a minute that not all women's gyms promote pink 2-lb dumbbells. Could they have benefits for members, or are they discriminatory and old-fashioned?

Treating Cramps and Heavy or Irregular Cycles Without Birth Control

You're a female athlete and you want to get off birth control for health and performance reasons, but you suffer from irregular or heavy cycles. There are options for you - read on!

Training For Two: Exercise and Raging Hormones

Hormones play a critical role in achieving and maintaining pregnancy. Here are some hormonal changes that take place and how they affect your exercise.

Keeping Girl Athletes in the Game

Being physically active is important for the health of young women, both physically and mentally. But more of them are dropping out of sports than ever. How can we change this?

Non-Hormonal Birth Control for Athletes

You're worried your birth control might be interfering with your athletic goals and your general health, but you're not ready to have a kid. What are your options? There's actually quite a few.

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