After years of a hectic but sedentary routine, Anne Marie Chaker said weightlifting transformed her life. She learned to lift heavy and eat more to build muscle, and gained more confidence and focus ...

In idyllic settings around India’s coastal southwestern state of Kerala, photographer Keerthana Kunnath has been capturing images of muscular women flexing their heroic forms. Amid foaming waves, palm ...

Whether you’re a lifelong fitness-lover or ready to pick up a pair of dumbbells for the first time, you might need a little motivation getting to the gym. These stories from seven women—all over the ...

Meet the super fit 52-year-old online star who went from an overweight middle-aged lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years. Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a ...

In summertime in Atlanta, the perfect peach in Georgia might come from your local farmer’s market. But if you’re Cydney Gillon, it’s walking on a stage. On May 31 at the Atlanta Marriott in Alpharetta ...

* Sudden cardiac death was the leading cause of mortality among female bodybuilders * PED use, extreme training, and competition stress likely key contributors * Researchers urge //better cardiac ...

If “Hans and Franz,” those loveable dolts from Saturday Night Live past who just “Wanna pump … you up,” are the first thing you think of when someone mentions the term “bodybuilding,” think again.

Body building training is very intense and demanding Contrary to popular belief, bodybuilding doesn't make women to look manly. Women's muscles are naturally different from men's muscles Although most ...

While many more women than before are participating in bodybuilding, the risks of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in particular, and of death overall, in this population, remain unknown. A recent study ...