Women's Health

This Q&A explores anti-obesity medications and menopause, including the role of exercise professionals in supporting their clients. Topics covered include metabolism, nutrition, resistance training and the value of a holistic approach.

Researchers investigated whether there are sex differences in exercise benefits in terms of reducing cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality. They found that the physical activity benefits for women are greater than those for men and are hopeful that this evidence helps close the gender gap in physical activity.

This blog covers the best fitness programs for women broken down by decade, from strength training for bone density in your 20s to fitness tips for women during menopause and beyond. Read on to learn more about age-appropriate exercise programming for women of any age.

This woman’s guide to weightlifting explores physical differences between the sexes and offers tips for optimizing your exercise program. Read on to better understand hormonal differences in weightlifting and training during your period.

A growing body of evidence supports participation in yoga for breast cancer survivors. Although an optimal yoga program for breast cancer patients and survivors has not been identified, here are several considerations to keep in mind when determining the appropriate frequency and intensity, and selecting postures for your breast cancer participants.