women's fitness

Thanks to some promising research over the last few decades, more and more fitness professionals and women are aware of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. From reduced risk of diabetes and ... Continue Reading

Writing an article aimed at women is new territory for me. I never saw a need to write about training in a different format for females. I write training articles for humans. And last time I looked, women ... Continue Reading

Sophia Drysdale McDermott was the first Australian woman to become a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She is a 4-time Pan American Jiu Jitsu champion. And, as she has evolved in her training, she has ... Continue Reading

Make sure to read part one The Truth About Women's Training first. One of the things I see in training nowadays is more women getting out there. And by out there I mean outdoors. I think it’s great when ... Continue Reading

I recently had an opportunity to interview several female weightlifting coaches at various levels of their craft. As a coach myself, I was interested in delving into their history both as a lifter and a ... Continue Reading

Charles is here on a weekly basis to help you cut through the B.S. and get some real perspective regarding health and training. Please post feedback or questions to Charles directly in the comments below ... Continue Reading

You've probably heard the latest news about the first two women to graduate from the grueling Army Ranger training. Pretty awesome stuff. When it comes to women and strength, the tides are turning in a ... Continue Reading

Click Here to Start Your Free 6-Week Program What is a Swole Sister? If you ask me, she’s a badass at heart. She loves lifting heavy, testing her limits, and wants her physical body to reflect every last ... Continue Reading

Women are not the same as men, and their training shouldn't be the same, either. From smart programming, to body image, to pregnancy, this year's top articles are a gold mine of knowledge and wisdom for ... Continue Reading

Whether the woman in your life is an endurance athlete, strength lover, or yogi, she has unique needs. Once you go down the fitness path, a whole new shopping cart awaits you. Wondering what to put in the ... Continue Reading

If, like me, you’re a woman living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), then strength training should be a part of your treatment plan. Strength training doesn’t just help you get stronger and increase ... Continue Reading

You are not your body, and yet you are. You are your body on a “good” day and on a “bad” day. What many of us women don’t realize is that we get to define what constitutes good and bad. We are not victims ... Continue Reading

I did CrossFit through both of my pregnancies up until the day I delivered. At 39-weeks pregnant, I was doing “Fran” at a slower pace, sure, but I was still in there managing 65lb thrusters just ... Continue Reading

There are a few things us women have in common with men. Today we’re going to talk about one commonality in particular – testosterone. There are a few things us women have in common with men. ... Continue Reading

From running a record 10K, to developing core strength, to mastering strict pull ups, these workouts by Mindith Rahmat are designed to help women achieve their fitness goals. Follow along with each cycle ... Continue Reading

Women are unique. So why is it that so many trainers and coaches instruct women as if they were just small men? And the nutrition advice you get about fasting, post-workout meals, and all the ... Continue Reading

If you're a woman who wants to learn how to get stronger, optimize your health, and love your body, you've come to the right place. Here's a list of the top ten most popular women's fitness articles from ... Continue Reading

I think you could say I’m a bit of a geek when it comes to pregnancy stuff, and 2013 was an exciting year. Not only did I have a baby of my own in 2013, but there was all kinds of exciting research, ... Continue Reading

Chandra Crawford, a well-known Canadian cross-country skier, was training for the Turin Olympic Games when she noticed that more young boys were sharing the slopes with her than girls. As it turns out, she ... Continue Reading

How does participation in college athletics affect body composition in women? There is surprisingly little research on the subject. On one hand, athletes and parents alike have heard horror stories of ... Continue Reading

If you lift big, you get big, right? Well, maybe, but then again, maybe not. It’s long been female gym folklore that to get lean you do high repetitions with a light load to “tone and shape,” while ... Continue Reading

My body, my face, my features will never be repeated. How I look is not going to mimic the girl next to me in the gym. My body shape will not be the same as another female that I may be slightly jealous of ... Continue Reading

Not much impresses me more in the gym than watching a female knock out a few perfect chest-to-bar pull ups. These days it’s becoming more and more common, and women are paying more attention to strength ... Continue Reading