11+ mon, 1+ day ago   (491+ words) “People think that over-exertion (in the gym) can help them achieve washboard flat abs and six packs within a short period of time,” says Dr Mahajan, saying that the crash diets and 2-3 hour gym routines popularised by social media only…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1584+ words) Fresh off her 13th world record, the powerlifter reflects on her growth – and why being told to stay positive can sometimes be more frustrating than helpful. By Sophie Hong - 5 Jan 2026 I first met Farhanna Farid in 2019, while profiling young Singaporean women…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago   (322+ words) As the weight they lifted ticked up, the societally imposed noise about their weight on the scale turned way down, Lofton, Wall, Giere, and many of the other women I spoke to for this story told me. I wouldn’t believe…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (501+ words) Carrying shopping bags home might feel like lugging a lorry, but this everyday activity could be boosting muscle strength. Aldi has teamed up with three-time World’s Strongest Woman Rebecca Roberts to show how everyday tasks such as the weekly shop…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (862+ words) For generations, muscle was associated with masculinity. From Greek statues to gym ads, the image of strength has often been synonymous with manhood—bulging biceps, broad shoulders, brute force. Meanwhile, women were encouraged to pursue a narrow ideal: To always…...