Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Women spend more time in group fitness classes than men do. Why working out with others is good for you. (Getty Creative) (Thomas ...

It combines strength and cardio into one total body sweat session.

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When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...

Girl Gains, a club started at Northwestern last year as a chapter of the national organization, aims to promote female weightlifting and make going to the gym a judgment-free experience for women.

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A workout inspired by soldiers marching with heavy military backpacks is growing popular among menopausal women, bringing benefits for their health, according to fitness experts. "Rucking is walking ...

If, so far, you’ve not been all that interested in weight training, this story might leave you reaching for the nearest dumbbell. An American-Chinese study has revealed a link between weight training ...

Do you like hitting the gym on your own, or do you need a group class to keep you motivated? Your gender may have something to do with what you prefer — but exercising with others has benefits for ...