Fats help absorb vitamins and minerals. While their tasks in every body remain the same, their presence differs between men and women. Women naturally hold more fat mass than men, so they rely more on these fats (lipids) for energy. It makes sense for women to eat more fats to support their energy …
Creatine is one the most researched supplements in the industry today, but is marketed heavily for men and its muscle building properties. However, creatine has a plethora of other potential benefits outside of muscle building and these benefits are important for everyone, especially women. Let’s take a look at what the research says! Why …
Simply starting a new TV show is hard enough. How can someone possibly be expected to start a new fitness routine? Well, just like a friend suggesting you should “give the show a chance,” we have the same recommendation for working out. After the initial shock to your system, you’ll be well on your …
Pre-workout supplements are a standard part of what you could call the fitness supplement starter kit, along with protein powder and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). It seems like everyone’s taking them these days. But why? Pre-workouts help you have a great workout that builds strength and lean muscle mass, instead of an OK workout …
Growing up, eating fast food was both a necessity and a comfort for Jessica Fauver. Poor eating habits followed her into adulthood, causing her to put on more and more weight in her twenties and thirties. After years of being bullied and picked on and told she was never going to lose weight, Fauver decided enough was enough. That spark …
Amie Mock would love to tell you that she got into lifting for purely aesthetic reasons, but the truth is she started lifting because she knows from hard-earned experience the true price of not being strong. For three years, Amie had a boyfriend who frequently beat and abused her. Unfortunately, Amie is not alone. …
If you’ve set your sights on a physique competition, having a plan of attack is essential. There is no one “right” way to prepare, and different things work for different people, but a systematic approach is essential to help you manage both your expectations and your outcome. Whether you plan to compete only in local shows or plan …
Shoulder Workouts for Women | Back Workouts for Women | Leg Workouts for Women | Butt Workouts for Women | Arm Workouts for Women | Upper-Body Workouts for Women | Strength Workouts for Women Arm day is constantly dubbed every guy’s favorite day in the gym, perhaps second only to training chest. As a longtime pro bodybuilder, though, I think most guys are guilty of overtraining their arms—giving them far more volume …
Here’s a secret: I’ve written workout programs that were featured in men’s magazines and workout books, only to see those exact same programs later printed in the same publisher’s women’s magazines and books. The only thing that was changed was the terminology. In the men’s version it said something like, “use this workout program to …
The four muscles that make up the front of the thigh, affectionally known as “the quads,” are currently having a moment. Not coincidentally, it matches up with more women lifting weights—and squatting in particular. But having muscular or strong thighs, something that was once a point of shame for many, has rightfully become a …
Training legs takes a lot of effort, recruiting some of the largest muscles in your body, which is why you often work your core at the same time that you work your legs. When done properly, intense lower-body workouts can build muscle, burn away excess body fat, and tone and tighten your midsection. This …
These days, it’s almost impossible to escape the quintessential IG booty pose, not to mention the ubiquitous peach emoji. While a great behind is key to looking great from behind, true lifters know that the secret to building a well-defined physique is to train and sculpt the upper body as much as the lower. …
For years, people mistakenly believed that weights were for men and cardio machines were for women. When I started lifting weights about eight years ago, female representation in iron sports and the weight room was scarce. More recently, however, women’s presence in the iron game has become hard to miss. Part of the reason …
Weight loss is hard enough without having to decide which program will actually work. BodyFit Elite cuts through the noise with clear and detailed plans that will bring you results. Whether you like to get out of the house and work hard at the gym or sweat it out in the comfort and privacy …
If you’ve spent time on Gym2k.com, you know it’s filled with strong, empowered women who preach the gospel of health and fitness. From Jamie Eason to Hannah Eden, these fitness personalities don’t make false promises—they let you know that shaping up takes effort. They don’t try to seduce you with Instagram fluff workouts that …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]