women

Every diet that's ever worked in the history of mankind simply put the dieter in a caloric deficit... even if he or she didn't know it. But instead of letting the diet dictate what people could eat, some savvy dieters realized they could still enjoy what they wanted and remain in a deficit...

Lots of lifters don't want girlfriends or boyfriends. They feel they're just time thieves. Besides, it's hard enough getting friends, parents, and siblings to understand why they spend so much damn time in the gym, so who needs yet another person making them feel guilty for begging out of the...

WHAT MEN WANT & THE BENEFIT OF BEAUTY STANDARDS Ladies, you know what features you find attractive among men, but do you know what men want in a romantic partner? The idea of "beauty standards" is appalling to most modern women, but knowing them may be important if you want to make a memorable...

Yeah, I know, this is the main reason a lot of guys go to the gym in the first place. The problem is, women already have their guards up at the gym. Good-looking women in particular get hit on incessantly and, believe it or not, these women might actually be there to train. So after an hour of...

You're in the middle of your workout when you notice two equally attractive female lifters in need of help. Both are struggling to unload the plates off a barbell. What do you do? Well, according to some new science, if you're an average straight male, you will (perhaps unconsciously) help...

So the researchers at Harvard University conducted a pretty cool report. This study had 123,000 volunteers that shared their medical records and answered a lifestyle questionnaire. They asked this questionnaire to gain an understanding of how much longer someone would live if they followed a...

Sex is awesome. While I don't get as much as I'd like, there are quite a few benefits to your mind and body. We all know that sex improves our moods, but did you know that it could actually sharpen our memories? A study that was published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior showed that...

by Kelsey Butler An oft-overlooked nutrient that’s crucial for boosting heart health and keeping bones strong, among a host of other benefits, could be hiding in plain sight at the grocery store and in your pantry: magnesium. The last time you thought about magnesium may have been in high school...

Many bodybuilders and other athletes use steroids. What are they though? Anabolic Steroids Types Anabolic steroids provide benefits to athletes, weight trainers and to other people but they have continually raised questions wherein the answers are yet to be found. So what are steroids...

Fans packed the Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood on Friday night as the 2022 Olympia was in full force. Friday night is usually considered “ladies night,” but the Mr. Olympia prejudging also took place, and there were several big happenings throughout the evening in the other contests held in...

National Women’s Health & Fitness Day occurs annually, during the last Wednesday in September, and was founded to highlight women’s health issues; encouraging ladies to look after themselves and get a handle on their fitness. M&F talked to Dr. Maria Luque, a contributing author to the NASM...

Female athletes and active women require adequate nutrition for optimal health and performance. Check out these 9 vitamins and supplements all women should take! By now, you’re probably well aware that your body needs vitamins and minerals to you’re your body strong and healthy. Experts agree...

Nichole Ohrablo talks about ideal nutritional supplementation for women. Supplements should be included to fill in the holes of a good diet. NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo talks about ideal nutritional supplementation for women. Take a hard...

Chest day isn’t just for men on Monday anymore, just like cardio isn’t just a “women’s routine.” This concept applies to all muscle groups and exercises. And while it’s no surprise that weight training is a game-changer for the female physique, there are common neglected muscle groups that often...

Crack Open the Bedtime Snacks Ladies! Physically active women who have foresworn bedtime snacks should feel no fear cracking open the cupboards after sundown for a protein-rich treat, according to new Florida State University-led research. In a study of women weight lifters, nutrition...

The Food That Intensifies Male Orgasms Want to improve your sexual health? Here's the one food you need to eat every day, according to science. Women with higher levels of Vitamin D3 enjoy sex more than women who are low in Vitamin D3. They experience more desire and more intense orgasms...

The number of articles online reassuring women that upping their dumbbell weight will not morph their feminine physique into a She-Hulk speaks volumes. Although over the years more women have gravitated to the weightroom, the misconceptions surrounding women and weights continues to make its...

Many bodybuilding and fitness fans know Jake Wood as the owner of the Olympia. Thanks to efforts of Wood along with his team, the Olympia has reached a new level of prestige, size, and awareness. Bodybuilding may be more aware of Jake Wood now, but he was aware of bodybuilding long before he...

Over the years, as I was shooting photos for magazines like Muscle & Fitness and Flex, particularly of the newly emerging phenomenon of female bodybuilding, I also saw the potential of creating fine art photos of these incredible bodies. In the many years since photography was invented, almost...

The world of female fitness is completely cluttered with myths. So many that the chance of an article debunking them all is slim to none. With that said, I’ve done my best to put together a decent sized list of some of the top myths that are preventing you from being fit. In all honesty, when...