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Personal trainers frequently hear women express a desire to “tone up” while at the same time having fear of getting “bulky” or looking “manly.” The common misconception is that lifting heavy weights for women will make their muscles big and beefy, and instead, they often opt for light weights...

Most fans who attended Friday’s morning prejudging anticipated the Women’s Physique division of the 2024 Olympia would come down to two athletes. And both reigning champion Sarah Villegas and former titleholder Natalia Abraham Coelho did not disappoint when they stepped onstage during the...

Andrea Shaw has been the Women’s Bodybuilding queen ever since her first Ms. Olympia victory in 2020. This year however, the reigning champion faced her biggest challenge, as Angela Yeo, the 2024 Rising Phoenix winner, attempted to crack the foundation of Shaw’s time at the top. The champion...

There is nothing like Friday night at the Olympia, and that was amplified at the 60th edition of Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend. The Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV was buzzing on Friday night, Oct. 11th as fans came in to see the best of the best in Fitness, Figure...

Urinary incontinence is more common in women, who make up around 80% of suffers, and it can be a huge inconvenience at any age. Around one in four women over 18 are forced to cope with episodes of involuntary leakage but wait an average of six-and-a-half-years before seeking medical help. With...

Dogpound Gym founder and trainer Kirk Myers may look tough on the outside, but don’t let his giant muscles fool you. Myers learned at an early age how to understand women from watching his dad work alongside several female teachers in his own place of work. “My dad is a retired elementary...

In a 2020 survey, 24 percent of US adults said they had tried intermittent fasting (IF) for weight loss, making it the most popular “diet” in the US. Judging by the countless headlines on fasting we’ve seen in more recent years, it’s safe to say that percentage has risen. In addition to being...

The phrase “workout like your life depends on it” has never been more apt if the results of a new study are anything to go by. Science suggests that women who regularly participate in resistance training such as lifting weights, or even aerobic activity such as brisk walking are adding years to...

Let’s face it, when it comes to building muscle, men pack it on faster than women. Not only that, they shed fat at high speed as well. (I know, it’s not fair.) The answer to why men reap faster fitness results compared to women isn’t hard to figure out: hormones. “While testosterone is hailed...

Tanktop season is right around the corner, and what pairs better with a sleeveless top than sculpted, toned arms? Not much. However, many women feel intimidated when bearing arms in the summer. For some, the arms are a “trouble zone” area, where many of us feel like we’re holding on to more fat...

The New York Pro was first held in 2005, and Darrem Charles became the first champion of that contest. In the 18 years since, it’s become known as a star-creating contest. Several pro bodybuilders made their arrival to the scene by winning this contest. Names that come to mind include Kai...

If you’re interested in the women’s side of bodybuilding and fitness, then you need to be watching the Fit Rockstar Show. Host Isabelle Turell brings on some of the biggest names in all divisions of the sport to learn more about their careers, lives, and how they achieve success onstage. The May...

As a board-certified urologist, I see male and female patients with various medical concerns, including sexual dysfunction, low libido, stress and low energy that, in turn, affects sex drive and overall sexual dissatisfaction. Men no doubt have more options than women regarding a low sex drive...

The word “champion” has more than one definition. One meaning usually includes medals, rings and trophies. The other meaning is far less common, but often much more meaningful. When someone is a champion for a cause or a group of people, they are advocating to impact lives far beyond their...

As a photographer, I started concentrating on female bodybuilders right from the time they began competing. The sport continued to evolve rapidly, and in 1989, a photographer friend of mine told me about a young woman named Lenda Murray, who had just won the IFBB North American championships. I...

Fans packed the Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood on Friday night as the 2022 Olympia was in full force. Friday night is usually considered “ladies night,” but the Mr. Olympia prejudging also took place, and there were several big happenings throughout the evening in the other contests held in...

Caroline Freedman is a personal trainer and a TRX Sports Medicine Suspension Training exercise professional. While many of the symptoms of menopause are repeated by health and fitness outlets every October for Menopause Awareness month, one of the lesser covered issues that affects many women is...

National Women’s Health & Fitness Day occurs annually, during the last Wednesday in September, and was founded to highlight women’s health issues; encouraging ladies to look after themselves and get a handle on their fitness. M&F talked to Dr. Maria Luque, a contributing author to the NASM...

Just weeks away from the chance to unify the women’s junior lightweight titles, Alycia Baumgardner is as locked in as one would be for the opportunity to make history. Baumgardner (12-1, 7 KOs) also stands to earn the highest payday of her career — but standing in front of her will be unbeaten...

Women’s bodybuilding is undeniably going through a resurgence. Leading the comeback are a group of extraordinarily gifted women such as MayLa Ash, who have taken on the role of personifying, dignifying, and being the ambassadors for the new look of the sport. Their mission is clear – to advance...