Two major players always seem to be in the fitness spotlight: cardio and heavy lifting. If you scroll through any fitness influencer’s page, you’ll see passionate debates about which one reigns ...
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Why You Should Lift Heavy Weights

If there’s one thing I hope to accomplish in my fitness career, it’s to convince people to start lifting heavy things. More ...
If building brute strength is on your list of things to accomplish in 2025, there's a good chance you're honing in on heavy compound moves like deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, and rack pulls. But ...
Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...
For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...