Traumatized by Diet Culture? Pick up a Barbell
Stop blaming your current aversion to exercise on past trauma related to diet culture. […]
If a Woman Can Do Only One Rep Is the Weight Too Heavy?
“Ma’am, I know this’s none of my business but that tire is too heavy for you; you shouldn’t be lifting it.” […]
Why the Gym Is the Safest Place for a Fat Woman
Many fat women believe they’d feel vulnerable and unwelcome at a gym. […]
Impact of Weightlifting on Body Composition for Morbidly Obese Women: Myths and Facts
Weightlifting, often associated with building muscle mass, has sparked concerns among morbidly obese women about the potential for bulking up and getting bigger. […]
5 Strength Training Exercises for Pregnant Women New to Workouts
Strength training is safe during typical pregnancies. Here are five resistance exercises that even beginners can safely do while pregnant. […]
Safer Alternatives to the Behind Neck Military Press
Has the behind neck military press been hurting your shoulders? Here are much safer alternatives that will get you the muscle growth, shape and strength you want. […]
Can Strength Training Help Prevent Teen Eating Disorders?
How well can strength training prevent a teen girl from developing an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa? […]
Strength Train One Inch at a Time to Burn Stubborn Fat
The technique of inch reps when strength training will help burn stubborn fat. […]
Why Women Should Strengthen a Weak Grip with Fat Gripz
It’s so very important for women, especially those who feel weak, to strengthen their grips. The Fat Gripz tool will give you a stronger grip. […]
What Predicts Hot Flashes Years After Menopause?
Some women have hot flashes years after menopause, but are there factors that influence this? And which ones can you control? […]
How Women Should Exercise to Lower A-Fib Risk
Are you past menopause and interested in using exercise as a way to lower your risk of developing atrial fibrillation? […]
Joint Aches from Microscopic Colitis: Should You Work Out?
If you have an extra-intestinal symptom of microscopic colitis—notably, the joint aches—here is your information about exercise. Though not a leading symptom of microscopic colitis, joint aches definitely do make the list of symptoms. My [...]
Working Out for Fitness & Health vs. Punishing Yourself
Since when does a hard workout mean you’re punishing yourself for how you’ve been eating? You should never feel guilty for exercising like a warrior and dripping with sweat. […]
Burn Tons of Fat: Mix Strength Training & Intense Cardio
Do you need to burn a LOT of fat? Mixing brief intense cardio in between strength training sets burns more fat than a session of strength training followed by cardio exercise. In an effort to [...]
How Women Can Shrink Their Stomach by Strength Training
Here is how a woman can shrink her middle and waistline by strength training — even if she’s struggled for years to trim her stomach. […]
Which Is Better for Fitness: Housework, Cardio or Weights?
Which will best give you a physically fit body? Housework, cardio exercise or strength training (weight workouts)? […]
Four Reasons Women Should Get Physically Strong
The weak woman went out with the bathwater years ago; the strong woman is IN more than ever. There are four reasons YOU should strive to get strong in body. It’s not unfeminine for women [...]
Five Core Exercises for People Who Hate Crunches
If you hate crunches but still want to do core-targeting exercises, here are five that are much more interesting than the same ‘ol crunches over and over. […]
Why Exercise Should NOT Be Enjoyable
Exercise should not have to be enjoyable. To expect working out to provide fun may backfire. Here are solutions to trying to find an exercise that's fun. I was inspired to write this article after [...]
If Compound Lifting Burns Fat, Why Are Many Lifters Fat?
Have you read that compound strength training is the best way to bust fat, yet are confused when you see fat people performing heavy lifts? […]
Why Your Heart Races when Carrying Groceries into the House
Do you find that after carrying groceries into your home, your heart is racing and you’re out of breath? […]
Older Women Afraid of Bone Fracture from Dog Walking: Solutions
Are you an older woman who fears fracturing a bone while walking your high energy dog? […]
Body Image, Planning Your Workouts and Getting the Results You Want
Scheduling your workouts is NOT a sign of poor body image or lack of self-love. Keep scheduling your gym time, treadmill time or fitness video time, whatever your mode of exercise is. Some "self-love" and [...]
Strength Training Machines: Range of Motion only Two Inches?
Have you ever seen people moving the handles only two inches on strength training equipment and wonder, “What the heck are they hoping to achieve?” […]
How a Woman Can Get Strong Vascular Forearms at Any Age
This incredible veiny forearm belongs to a 71-year-old woman! The vascular forearm in that top photo belongs to Sharon Smith of Denver, Colorado, who began training in her late 50s. A forearm like that doesn’t [...]
Why Every Woman Should Have Big Heavy Curves
Every woman needs to work on getting big heavy curves. Trust me, once you have big heavy curves, you will have more confidence than you ever imagined possible. […]
Why Planks Won’t Burn Belly Fat or Flatten Your Stomach
Pay no attention to fitness headlines claiming that planks can burn belly fat – because they can’t. Never. Planks will not flatten your stomach, either. […]
Can You Tell a Person’s Health by the Way They Look?
Body positive enthusiasts insist it’s impossible to tell a person’s health and fitness by their looks. […]
Diseases that Are Caused by Having a Lot of Muscle?
Have you been hearing lately that it’s not healthy to have a lot of muscle? This isn’t the same as saying that a very muscular person can still be unhealthy. What’s being said is that [...]
Plus Size Women: Don’t Be Offended by Workout Form Advice
Though it’s not known just how many plus-size influencers become irate when followers point out mistakes in their workout form and how to exercise with better technique, at least one made the news in late [...]
Can a 300 Pound Woman Be Strong, Fit and Healthy?
Under what circumstances can a 300 pound woman be strong, fit and healthy? If she feels this way, is it necessarily true? One might argue that Sarah Robles is strong, fit and healthy because, at [...]
Plain Water vs. Electrolytes After Gym Workouts: Which Is Better?
Beverages with electrolytes that are targeted towards fitness enthusiasts is a booming business, but does this mean plain water isn’t good enough after your boot camp class or “leg day”? […]
10 Things You’d Never Think Would Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts
Have you been struggling to lose weight but it just won’t come off? There are reasons for this – explanations you’d never even think could be responsible. […]
How a Woman Can Love Carrying an Extra 200 Pounds of Weight
It can sometimes be a very good thing when a woman is carrying around an extra 200 pounds. Yes, you read that right. There’s a certain type of weight for which it’s a sign of [...]
When a Plus Size Woman’s Worth Depends on Her Weight
Actually, a plus size woman’s worth SHOULD depend on her weight. There are different kinds of weight that a woman can use to measure her self-worth and self-confidence. […]
Why Plus Size Women Should Embrace Very Heavy Weight
Ogechi Akalegbere embraces the heavy weight she carries … but with a huge twist. You can actually be a plus size woman who gets a lot of POSITIVE attention for carrying a lot [...]
How Plus Size Women Can Look Great in Tight Belts
There’s a way for plus size women to instantly look great in tight belts. This is NOT about reprogramming your self-worth. […]
How to Stop Fingers from Hurting During Deadlift Workouts
Have your fingers been hurting from the excessive pulling against them by a heavy barbell during deadlifting? This may prevent you from doing your full deadlift workout and/or from going for heavier loads. [...]
10 Gym Things You’re Doing to Lose Belly Fat that Won’t Work
If you’ve been unable to lose your belly fat, check this list of 10 useless gym things many people do to shrink their gut but will never work. […]
Why Older Women Should Lift Barbells and Dumbbells
Stop worrying about “looking like a man,” because when older women avoid strength training, this is the fastest route to aging painfully. Tell us what we already know: That it’s crucial for older women to [...]
