Sleeping Beauty? If only. For many women—especially those who train hard—a nice, long slumber is increasingly hard to come by, and it’s messing up their lives. “Sleep is now considered the third pillar of health and wellness, to go along with nutrition and exercise,” says Bill Fish, a certified sleep science coach and co-founder …
2 Reasons Why Women Should Consume More Protein
One of the never-ending controversies in fitness and health revolves around protein intake. What’s too much? Am I getting enough for my goals and activities? Should I eat a pound of chicken a day? Today we’re answering all of those questions, focusing on the question of protein consumption for active women. We believe in …
Back Workouts for Women: 4 Ways to Build Your Back by Design!
One of the greatest things—and most underappreciated—about bodybuilding-style training is how diverse you can be with your workouts. No workout need ever be the same! Day by day, you can change the grips you use, the machines or weights, and body positions as much as you’d like based on what feels right to you, …
6 Underrated Strength Goals for Women
Women are now chasing strength goals in the gym arguably more than they ever have before. The popularity of strength sports has skyrocketed in recent years and we are embracing the idea of not only achieving goals of being fit, but actually using our bodies to do what we once deemed unthinkable. Maybe you’re …
Arnold 2019 Preview: Which Women Will Rise?
There’s no showplace like the Arnold Sports Festival! The 2019 event, set for February 28-March 3 in Columbus, Ohio, promises quite a show. For the women’s divisions, it’s a land of opportunity, with openings for advancement in all lineups of the Fitness, Figure, Bikini, and Women’s Physique International competitions. The Arnold is the only …
Arnold 2019 Preview: Which Women Will Rise?
There’s no showplace like the Arnold Sports Festival! The 2019 event, set for February 28-March 3 in Columbus, Ohio, promises quite a show. For the women’s divisions, it’s a land of opportunity, with openings for advancement in all lineups of the Fitness, Figure, Bikini, and Women’s Physique International competitions. The Arnold is the only …
Our Favorite Quotes from Strong Women
Type “motivating workout quotes” into Google and you’ll find list after list of inspirational quotes by famous bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and strength coaches like Dave Tate. What you won’t find much of, though, are lists of motivational quotes from strong women. So, we made our own! Over the last …
Are Some Pre-Workouts Better For Women?
More women are in the weight room than ever, training harder than ever, and that means more women than ever are taking supplements, too. We think it’s high time this happened! But there are certain supplements, like pre-workouts, where the same rules and dosages that apply to one athlete may not always be the …
Shoulder Workouts For Women: 4 Workouts To Build Size And Shape
Whether you want to hit the stage, the beach, or turn heads in a t-shirt, creating muscular and defined shoulders should be a priority. The delt-to-waist ratio can create a jaw-dropping visual impact that competitors must focus on—and the rest of us shouldn’t overlook. If you’re a newbie to lifting, targeted shoulder training can give […]