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Why Women Should Train Legs Muscle Fiber Recruitment The biggest issue with the exercises I listed above is that they stimulate far fewer muscle fibers than compound movements. By incorporating compound lifts into your workout program in place of some of the current isolation movements such as...

When it comes to female specific training, there are more myths and misconceptions than in any other aspect of the health and fitness industries. But it’s about time we break down the mental and physical barriers leaving women victim of the female fitness industry complex. We are absolutely...

Below is a full body workout routine for tall girls. Tall, in this article, would be best described as 5’10 or taller. If you’re shorter than this, you are still more than welcome to give the program a shot if you like the layout and exercise selection. Editor's Note: Make sure you’re doing all...

Workout Description When it comes to training athletes who are women or being a woman who weight trains, it’s tricky to find good information to accomplish your goals. There are those who are in the camp that women’s training is no different than any other form of weight training, and to an...

Deadlifts. They are by far one of the best exercises for producing overall strength. But even more than that, they can even help you improve your physical appearance too. So, before we get into the meat of this article, I want to explain why women in particular should do deadlifts on a regular...

There are two opposing camps when it comes to the question of whether women should train like men. On one end of the spectrum, there are people who say that women should spend their time doing aerobic activities—like running and yoga—and leave the heavy lifting for men. The argument is that...

Fit Rockstar show host Isabelle Turell has a great eye for talent in women’s bodybuilding. When she sees someone that has potential to make an impact, she will encourage that athlete to go for it. One woman that fits that description is Women’s Physique competitor Angela Yeo. Yeo has competed...

Bodybuilding and physique shows are all about the muscle and how the body looks, but there is a big mental aspect as well. Don’t believe me? Ask reigning Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw, and she will validate that statement. In fact, she spoke with Isabelle Turrell on this week’s episode of the “Fit...

There are a total of 11 pro divisions that hold contests at the Olympia in the IFBB Pro League. One of the great benefits of having so many divisions is that more athletes are eligible to participate should they qualify as professionals. This also means that if an athlete desires, he or she can...

The world of fitness encompasses many athletes who have had to overcome adversities to achieve triumph. Each story has its own way of inspiring others to move forward and be their best. Serena Settlemier and Sara Hurrle are two athletes who are very familiar with both the highs and lows that...

Natalia Coelho could be considered much more than one of the most popular athletes in the Women’s Physique division. The Brazilian’s popularity could rank up among the best in the entire IFBB Pro League. The two-time Arnold winner and Olympia runner-up joined Dennis James on this week’s episode...

When it comes to weight loss, men seem to have an advantage over women. A 2018 study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism followed 2,224 overweight adults on low-calorie diets for eight weeks and found men lost 16% more weight than women. In addition to gender differences in...

Belly fat, scientifically known as visceral fat, has been linked to increased inflammation and problems like Type 2 diabetes. Recent research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows having excess belly fat is correlated with an elevated risk of heart disease. What’s...

At the ripe old age of 24, WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley (Demi Bennett) has already lived the career of a pro wrestling veteran. Since leaving home in Australia in 2017 for the bright lights of WWE, she has lifted the NXT UK and NXT women’s championships. This past Sunday at WrestleMania 37, Ripley...

In the last couple of years there has been a wave of competitors who have successfully moved up from women’s physique to women’s bodybuilding — including Andrea Shaw, of course, who won both the Rising Phoenix and the Ms. Olympia last year. Inspired by their success, there will be another wave...

Our bodies tend to favor storing fat in certain places over others. How and where we store fat depends on many different factors including gender, height and weight, as well genetics and how many adipocytes (fat cells) we have in certain areas of the body. Men and women store fat differently...

Femme Flex Friday host Alina Popa and current co-host Whitney Jones are no stranger to facing judges. The former Rising Phoenix World Champion and two-time Fitness Olympia winner have been compared to other athletes by IFBB judges Sandy Williamson and Steve Weinberger multiple times in the past...

The journey of Caitlin Rice from fashion model to fitness guru has been one of great introspection. Now slaying Instagram with well over a million followers, owed to her combination of stunning good looks and rock-hard physique, success came when she ditched skipping meal plates and picked up...

One of the big stories in women’s bodybuilding in the last couple of years has been the influx of physique competitors who have moved up to compete with the big girls – and have been spectacularly successful. Andrea Shaw, the 2020 Ms. Olympia winner, made the transition from physique to...

Three years ago, WWE made history when the first Women’s Royal Rumble dropped on the wrestling world like a Macho Man flying elbow, instantly lifting the sport’s glass ceiling. Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch were the first to enter the ring in that inaugural event, before nearly two dozen WWE...