Women spend more time in group fitness classes than men do. Why working out with others is good for you. (Getty Creative) Do you like hitting the gym on your own, or do you need a group class to keep ...

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If you’re a woman and you frequent a local gym, you’ve probably had an interaction with another gym-goer who made you uncomfortable. You’re not alone. More than 56 percent of female gymgoers said they ...

Girl Gains, a club started at Northwestern last year as a chapter of the national organization, aims to promote female weightlifting and make going to the gym a judgment-free experience for women.

This year at my annual checkup, my doctor said something I didn’t expect: “Have you considered strength training? You basically have no muscle.” However, a sufficient exercise regimen is not unlike a ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? With countless ways to mix it up, this type of training is an efficient way to ...

Do you like hitting the gym on your own, or do you need a group class to keep you motivated? Your gender may have something to do with what you prefer — but exercising with others has benefits for ...