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Nowadays, you can't read about women's fitness without finding a recommendation to lift heavy. What constitutes heavy lifting and why is it so beneficial?
Strength training isn't one-sex-fits-all. Sculpt muscle and drop pounds with this routine tailored for women.
If you want to know how to gain muscle without bulking up, we're sharing the Dos and Don'ts of weight lifting, including the best foods and workouts!
Learn how to deadlift with proper form using our illustrated guide.
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If you're ready to burn it up, we have a killer workout from celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins. Known as The Hollywood Trainer, Jeanette works with Pink and Alicia Keys, among others, and now she's going to put you through the paces to burn 600 calories. But you're not in it alone! You'll be sweating along with our own Anna Renderer as well as Jeanette's cadre of trainers — Ashley Joi, Liz Holt, and Beth Alexander. And if you need modifications for any moves, we've got you covered. Grab a towel, a bottle of water, and a yoga mat, then get ready to sweat. Related: No Gym Needed With This At-Home Fitness Plan — All the Workouts Are Videos! Credits: On Jeanette, Liz, and Ashley: Nike shoes; On Anna: Yummy and Trendy tights and APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs) shoes; On Beth: Lululemon tights and APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs) shoes
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Resistance training is more important and far more effective than cardio for fat loss, and is an essential part of your training programme. There are eight essential exercises that everyone should include in their resistance training programme. So, you want to get lean; be ripped? You have your nutrition targeted at fat loss; you have your supplement regimen all ready. Now, you […]
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Leg exercises are an overall category of weight lifting that includes exercises for the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. For the most part, they are divided into 2 main groups: quad dominant movements and hamstring (or posterior chain) dominant movements. Why? Because most of the best leg exercises tend to hit just about everything all at once, with one specific […]
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Weights are where it's at!
Here's how to use weightlifting for weight loss, according to experts. These strength-training exercises build muscle and can help you lose weight.
Want to get toned and strong? This post answers 6 common questions about weight lifting for female beginners, so you can feel confident getting started!
If your weightlifting workouts have become too easy, it's time to challenge yourself by adding weight so that you progressing toward your goals.
Woman lifting heavy weight during a work out.
The way Nike master trainer Alex Silver-Fagan talks about heavy lifting will make you see that barbell as so much more than a weight. Here, why lifting weights won't make you bulky—and why you should do it even if that were true.
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Learn how to deadlift with proper form using our illustrated guide.
Want to get in the best shape of your life?? Sign up here for more healthy tips and tricks to get the lean toned body you always wanted! Recently, I was talking with a friend and was surprised to hear the reason why she thought that resistance training would be wrong for her. She said, […]
Led by some of the top female trainers in the world, here's all you want to know about weight training, nutrition, cardio, and supplements for women's fitness training.
Want to get toned and strong? This post answers 6 common questions about weight lifting for female beginners, so you can feel confident getting started!
When was the last time you increased your resistance? If you can't remember (or if you experience any of these other signs), then it's time to take it up a notch.
Fitness tips for strength training beginners! This post will help you determine how to pick the right weight for strength training safely.
A good resistance training plan doesn't have to be complicated, but it should include a few basic tenets. Find out what they are and how to implement them!
Lifting weights can be a challenge for women. Sometimes, there is a stigma behind being too strong or manly. Hormones and genetics also play a role for women in getting and staying fit. Should women lift weights? If you are looking for a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’, the answer is definitely a resounding YES! When… Read more
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