Strength Training for Women

Lose Your Fear of Lifting

The secret to a longer, healthier life—not to mention a slimmer, sexier body—is waiting in the weight room

You'll Build Stronger Bones

You'll build stronger bones. As you age, bone mass goes to pot, which increases your likelihood of one day suffering a debilitating fracture. The good news: A study found that 16 weeks of resistance training increased hip bone density and elevated blood levels of osteocalcin—a marker of bone growth—by 19 percent.

The superset plus cardio workout