Powerlifter Tamara Walcott has smashed world records in heavy deadlifts, squats, and bench presses. She cycles her training to build strength while avoiding burnout and prioritizing recovery. Walcott ...

Strength training for the first time is a great opportunity to build muscle and strength quickly. Max out "newbie gains" by being consistent and not overtraining, Guinness World Record holding ...

A doctor said powerlifting helped her boost her mood and energy while building muscle. She said two exercises can save you time in the gym.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Bill Keister, a competitive powerlifter from Harrisburg, has dedicated more than 30 years to pushing his physical limits, earning multiple titles, including a world title. Keister ...

The winning number was 490 pounds. That’s how much weight competitive powerlifter Nadia Moumine had to squat to win first place in their division at the 2023 Massachusetts State Championships. Moumine ...

ETHAN WINN DIDN'T get into powerlifting in pursuit of sports greatness. He just wanted to continue his family's legacy of strength. “When I was young, I heard a lot of stories about how strong my dad ...

As an assistant professor of English, John Hudson could talk about how stereotypes both reflect and defy reality. But it might be easier to look at his résumé. It has all the academic trappings: a ...

After years of caring for others, Dr. Shernan Holtan discovered strength training not only transformed her body — it changed ...

I was always active growing up and played lots of sports. But when I went through puberty, I started to notice changes in my body, including weight gain. I was uncomfortable and insecure in my new ...

This story is part of Indigenous in Fitness, a series of articles highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by Indigenous trainers, athletes, and gym owners. Read the rest of the stories here.