Women who lift

These fitness transformations and women are proof picking up heavy weights won't make you bulky — and can actually deliver the results you want. While weight lifting for weight loss is actually a misconception — you aren't losing weight, you're changing your body composition — lifting heavy can have lasting positive changes on both your physique and mental health.

If you want to know how to gain muscle without bulking up, we're sharing the Dos and Don'ts of weight lifting, including the best foods and workouts!

Not sure if you're gaining muscle or fat? These are some very simple ways to find out which one is tipping the scale.

8 Weightlifters On Instagram Tell Us About Their Bodies #refinery29 http://www.refinery29.com/female-bodybuilders-instagram#slide-7 Krissy Mae Cagney (@krissymaecagney)Favorite pre-workout snack: "When I'm behaving myself, I used to do oats, but they take a long time to digest. So recently I switched to cream of rice with a little bit of honey and banana in it. When I'm not behaving mysel...

Getting seriously strong brings major benefits, but women who lift still deal with misconceptions on a daily basis.

Women over the age of 50 can become healthier and more fit. Here's exactly how to do it.

Women who lift

Learn why women should lift weights to lose weight while understanding the benefits of strength training for women and impact to overall health.

Boost your fitness motivation with these powerful posters featuring strong and inspiring female athletes. Perfect for your home gym! Get fit and motivated with our collection of female fitness motivation posters.

Strength training is a powerful way to lower body fat levels. A trainer shares the five best exercises for women to build lean muscle mass and lose fat.