Women sometimes avoid weight lifting because they think it can be dangerous or will make them bulky. But these stereotypes about women and lifting weights aren't supported by facts. Here are some ...

To outline the benefits of dumbbell workout for women, Health Shots reached out to fitness coach Mahesh Ghanekar, who trains Bollywood celebrities such as Kareena Kapoor Khan and Soha Ali Khan.

Gone are the days when the weights section was a male-only zone – nowadays, just as many men and women can be seen lifting barbells and working on their deadlift PB. That’s good news – not ...

A trainer shares how to perform the best beginner weight-loss workout for women, complete with step-by-step instructions for ...

Besides helping you metabolize and get stronger, strength training has other benefits. Colon says it's also important for bone development and density. "Weight-bearing exercises put temporary stress ...

Women tend to lose up to 3% bone mineral density per year around the menopause if they lead sedentary lives (and are not on HRT). Lifting weights and staying active can help mitigate this decline.

Women's Health may earn commission from the ... strong and confident than ever. My weight-lifting is honestly just a Trojan horse for feeling my best mentally, emotionally and physically.