Lifting weights

Getty Images Is it safe to lift weights after having breast cancer surgery? Doctors frequently tell their patients to lay low after having ... Read More »

Cassandra Forsythe-Pribanic, Ph.D., R.D., and co-author of "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" Photo: Courtesy ... Read More »

Sometimes it's hard being a member of the fairer sex. We're busy. Really busy. In fact, a recent study found that women work a 15-hour day, no matter ... Read More »

So you're exercising regularly and really making it a priority. That's great! But make sure you don't fall into some of these exercise traps. You want ... Read More »

I've lost some weight so all of my summer clothes from last year are super baggy on me. So last week I went on a bit of a shopping binge. I ordered ... Read More »

Misconceptions about how to get fit - there are plenty. By now, most people realize that the old school food pyramid (carb heavy with minimal fat and ... Read More »

Strength and resistance training is known to be good for your cardiovascular system and body in general, and the American Heart Association has just ... Read More »

I've got my cardio workouts covered; I have a good routine that is manageable and enjoyable. But I knew my strength training was weaker than it should ... Read More »

When you hear that lifting weights helps people look younger you probably think along the lines of exercise and toning equals weight loss and a ... Read More »