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Strength training has many benefits for women. Here are 4 ways to gain weight

Strength training has many benefits for women. Here are 4 ways to gain weight

Imagine a gym ten years ago: the weight room was a largely male-dominated space, with women mostly doing cardio exercises. Fast forward to today, and you’ll likely see women of all ages and backgrounds confidently handling exercise equipment. This is more than just an anecdote. According to data from Australian Sports Commissionnumber of women participation […]

Strength training early in life can ensure lifelong health and well-being for children and adolescents

Strength training early in life can ensure lifelong health and well-being for children and adolescents

– Aren’t they a bit young for that? This is a question I heard regularly from parents when I recommended strength training to children I worked with, ranging in age from 6 to 18, in youth sports. In my four years as a strength and conditioning coach, I often received questions from parents about the […]