When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common companion for many women. The body’s response to stress includes the release of cortisol. A hormone that, when chronically elevated, can lead to ...

We’re inching towards swimsuit season! And while every body is a swimsuit-ready body, some of us are looking to tone up a bit before taking a dip in the pool. Annie Mello is the owner of CPM Fitness.

A strong core is about more than just six-pack bragging rights — it’s the foundation of your strength and overall well-being. But you don't need to torture yourself with endless crunches. Instead, ...

Ready to revamp your workout routine—and get lasting results? Enter: the Women's Health 30-Day Workout Challenge—a comprehensive, easy to follow, exercise plan with strength training and cross ...

Regular exercise benefits PCOS, but high-intensity or stressful workouts may trigger cortisol imbalance, worsening symptoms like fatigue, irregular cycles, or weight gain. Understanding signs to watch ...

Picture this: you’ve spent all day psyching yourself up to head to the gym when you finally get there, see everyone else smashing out intense workouts and decide it’s all a bit much, before turning ...

*The combination of martial arts and heart-pumping cardio, kickboxing has become one of the most practiced exercises worldwide. It originated in Japan around the 1960s and gained popularity in America ...