If you're in perimenopause or menopause, you've probably noticed that advice about it is everywhere, and not all of it is reliable. This October, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a new clinical practice guideline on managing menopause-related hot flashes, sleep problems, and mood changes. ACOG calls it its most comprehensive menopause … [Read more...]
Natural Pain Relief for Labor after 40: 5 Proven Options
By the time you're over 40, you've earned a say in how your birth goes. Here's how to build a comfort toolkit that actually holds up. Natural pain relief can work well after 40, especially when you pair it with strong support and a flexible plan. Here's what to know, in short. What the Research Says A Cochrane overview found that water immersion, relaxation, massage, … [Read more...]
Biceps Are the New Abs: The Best Arm Workout for Women
For years, women were told to chase a flat, sculpted midsection. Now the attention is moving up the body. Defined shoulders, carved triceps, and strong biceps have become the new shorthand for looking fit and capable. If you want to build them, this arm workout for women covers the exercises, the plan, and the mistakes to avoid, whether you train at a gym or at home. Why … [Read more...]
Exercise For Chemo Brain: Can It Improve Memory and Focus?
Exercise for chemo brain is backed by early evidence: a randomized trial from UC San Diego linked a 12-month exercise program to better attention and memory in breast cancer survivors. The results are promising, but larger studies are still needed. What is chemo brain? "Chemo brain" describes the thinking and memory problems that often follow cancer treatment, such as … [Read more...]
Grateful For Movement: Stories from Women Who Overcame Injury or Illness to Move Again
By Charlene Bazarian Whenever I hear someone say they hate to exercise, what I hear is, “I don’t like to move.” Most of us move throughout the day without thinking too much about it. We sit, stand, reach, turn, go up and down stairs without a second thought. But what happens when the ability to move suddenly gets revoked? In truth, we are all only one diagnosis or misstep … [Read more...]
Yoga for Menstrual Wellness: Honoring Your Body and Mind throughout Every Cycle and Season
I sit with my 20-year-old daughter in our kitchen. She is home from college and telling me about her periods: the heavy bleeding, bloating and severe cramps that sometimes take her breath away. She tells me about being curled up in a ball in her dorm room, too much pain to move, and feeling so weak from the bleeding that she thought she might pass out. Her doctor told her it … [Read more...]
Lily Ermak: Fashion Model, Mom of 2, on Fitness & Beauty
Lily Ermak is an influencer and content creator with a large international audience on social media. Her content is focused on beauty, lifestyle, personal experiences, and topics that make people think. She is married and a mother of two. Her older son is 16, and she also has a young daughter. Her son is already very independent and extremely goal-oriented. He is an … [Read more...]
Loose Skin after Weight Loss! Here’s What Women Need to Know About Body Contouring in 2026
Losing significant weight on Ozempic or Mounjaro feels like a huge win — until you notice the loose skin left behind. It's one of the fastest-growing conversations in weight loss right now, and plastic surgeons say it's only getting bigger. Why Does Skin Get Loose After GLP-1 Weight Loss? Skin can only shrink so fast. When you lose weight gradually, it usually has time to … [Read more...]
Exercises For PMS: Move Your Way Through Bloating, Mood Swings and Cramps
There are days in a woman’s month when her body simply feels different. Your jeans may suddenly feel tighter. Your stomach may feel fuller. Your breasts may be tender. Your energy can dip, your patience can feel a little shorter, and emotions that normally roll right off your shoulders can suddenly feel much bigger. Then, as your period begins, cramping can add another layer … [Read more...]
Yogasans For Managing Metrorrhagia
This condition is characterized by irregular and heavy bleeding between menstrual periods. Metrorrhagia can be caused by a hormonal imbalance. The start of menstruation during puberty and the length and regularity of the menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones produced in an area of the brain called the hypothalamus, as well as by the pituitary and adrenal glands. The type … [Read more...]
When Sleep Changes: 5 Restorative Yoga Practices for Women in Midlife and Beyond
By Lindsey Ewert, RYT-200 Sleep can become more elusive as women enter perimenopause, menopause and the years beyond. Hormonal changes, hot flashes, stress, caregiving responsibilities and shifts in mood may all make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep. While yoga is not a cure for insomnia, a gentle evening practice may support better sleep quality by helping the … [Read more...]
7 Best Exercises for Brain Health: Boost Memory & Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
We train our heart, muscles and bones—but regular exercise may also be valuable for maintaining brain health as we age. Research increasingly links physical activity with better cognitive health and a lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies physical inactivity as one of several modifiable factors associated with dementia … [Read more...]
Age Isn’t the Reason to Hold Back on Fitness—It’s the Reason to Begin
By the time we reach midlife, many of us have quietly accepted a story that isn't true. We begin to believe our age determines what we're capable of. We tell ourselves we're too old to learn something new, too old to get stronger, too old to start lifting weights, practice yoga, train for a race, or master a skill we've always admired. But what if we've been looking at … [Read more...]
Taite Heller on Why Barre Became a Top-5 Fitness Trend
Why Barre Is Now a Top-5 Fitness Trend, and What Taite Heller Says It Means for Mind-Body Health A decade ago, barre lived mostly in boutique studios with hardwood floors, mirrored walls, and a small, loyal following. Today, it ranks among the country's most-searched and most-attended group fitness formats, regularly landing in the top five trends tracked by industry … [Read more...]
The New Rules of Cardio after 40: Why Smarter Workouts Beat Exhaustion
By Linzi Martinez, CPT, INHC, BA One of the greatest surprises of getting older is discovering that life after 40 can actually be better than what came before it. Somewhere between the wisdom we have gained, the challenges we have overcome, and the confidence we have earned, many women begin to see themselves differently. We become less interested in perfection and more … [Read more...]
Coping With Chronic Pain In And Out of the Bedroom
Depressed and frustrated, Alicia rolls onto her side after turning down her husband's request for sex again. He thinks she's retreating from him, but she knows it's the pain in her hip that erupts whenever she and Joe have sex. At 40 years old, Alicia doesn't consider herself a candidate for arthritis, yet something is causing her pain - so much that she frequently uses the old … [Read more...]
Living Softly: Tara Stiles on Yoga, Wellbeing, and the Power of Ease
From the worlds of dance and modeling to becoming one of the most influential voices in modern yoga, Tara Stiles has transformed how people approach movement and wellbeing. As the founder of Strala Yoga, she has built a global community rooted in softness, ease, and authentic connection. In this special conversation with Women Fitness, Tara opens up about her journey, her … [Read more...]
International Yoga Day Special: Tiffany Borst on Healing Through Yoga, Movement & Self-Study
Yoga has the remarkable ability to heal, transform, and bring us back to ourselves—a truth Tiffany Borst knows firsthand. Blending movement, mindfulness, and self-inquiry, her yoga journey has been one of continuous learning and profound personal growth. As a therapist, embodiment coach, and yoga teacher, Tiffany blends psychology, mindful movement, meditation, and … [Read more...]
How Great Fitness Boosts Mental Health in Relationships
A 2026 review pooled 800 studies and nearly 58,000 people and reached a blunt conclusion. Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments available for depression and anxiety. That finding matters well beyond the gym, because the state of a person's mind rarely stays contained. It shows up in how patient they are, how present they feel, and how much they have left to give a … [Read more...]
From The Curry Queen’s Kitchen: 5 Favourite Recipes by Dipna Anand
Dipna Anand is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and educator known as the “Curry Queen.” She is the driving force behind her family’s celebrated culinary legacy, which spans more than 70 years. Dipna is renowned for championing authentic Punjabi cuisine while introducing it to modern audiences through restaurants, cookbooks, and cookery classes. A familiar … [Read more...]
Eating The Same Meals? It Might Actually Help You Lose Weight
In a world overflowing with food choices, trending diets, and endless meal inspiration, eating healthy can feel like a full-time job. For women balancing careers, families, and personal wellness, the pressure to constantly “mix it up” can be exhausting. But new research suggests a refreshingly simple approach: eat the same meals more often. The Science behind … [Read more...]
Juliana Larochelle – Yoga Teacher’s Teacher: Masterclass in conversation
Juliana Larochelle, she is a yoga teacher’s teacher and founder of Creative Sequencing Studio, online education platform supporting yoga teachers worldwide with easy, effective class planning. With over 12 years of experience, she leads online 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings and offers done-for-you class plans to help teachers feel confident teaching. She specializes in … [Read more...]
Dressing The Woman You’re Becoming: Style After Fitness, Career, or Life Evolution
There’s a quiet moment that happens after transformation. You stand in front of your closet and think, “I have nothing to wear,” even though it’s full. It’s not that you’re unsure of yourself. And it’s not that you don’t feel capable. Something just feels slightly out of sync. It’s your clothes. Growth often happens internally and in your body long before it’s … [Read more...]
Yoga on the Wall with Mellara Gold
Yoga is often associated with flexibility and balance, but true strength begins with support. One of the most effective tools for building strength, stability, and body awareness is something almost everyone has access to — a wall. Using the wall doesn’t make a practice easier. It makes it smarter. The wall offers instant feedback, helping refine alignment, improve posture, … [Read more...]
Make Your Workouts More Functional
Functional strength training simply means training our bodies to better perform the types of movements we use for everyday life. When you isolate body parts, as you sometimes do with traditional strength training, you end up training your muscles but not your movements. One way to change that is to look for ways to make your strength exercises more functional: Being … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Recipes for Celebrating Love for Breakfast!
by Charlene Bazarian Kick off your Valentine’s Day bright and early with some love in the morning this year! Start your special sweetheart’s day off with a romantic themed breakfast that shares love from their very first bite! These recipes crafted by health and nutrition experts let you share the love without all the excess sugar. Love, after all, the most important … [Read more...]
From Stroke to Strength: Abigail Atkinson on Adaptive Yoga and Heart-Conscious Living
Yoga teacher and stroke survivor Abigail Atkinson transformed her personal rehabilitation journey into a powerful model of recovery, resilience, and heart health. Through adaptive yoga and mindful movement, she now helps others rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in their bodies after illness and injury. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how listening to her … [Read more...]
Losing Inches of Your Thighs
Let's face it-nobody wants to be pear-shaped, that bulge over the hips and the "Jodhpur thighs" are not exactly appealing. Unfortunately for women this is exactly where fat is most likely to accumulate, often with the "Orange-Peel" effect of cellulite. Try to incorporate the following tips to lose fat off your thighs Losing fat depends heavily on nutrition, … [Read more...]
Mahlagha Jaberi: Power & Poise
As the editorial team prepared for our first issue of 2025, one name stood out as our cover star—Mahlagha Jaberi. A global icon known for her elegance, fitness, and authenticity, Mahlaga epitomizes grace and strength. Our conversation with her revealed a woman deeply committed to self-improvement, balance, and sharing her journey with others. From personal goals to overcoming … [Read more...]
9 Practical Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy As a Single Mom
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash Being a single mother is a highly challenging role for a woman. Caring for your family while maintaining fitness often feels like a balancing act that is almost certain to fail. If you’re struggling to stay healthy and fit, here are nine valuable tips that might help. Define your goals Establishing realistic goals before starting … [Read more...]
