Training Tips for Women

Respect these rules and you’ll be on the right track for safe gains in strength and muscle.

These nine options are colorful, stylish and functionally fabulous for athletes across the spectrum.

Including one of these simple moves in your lower-body workout just may be the key to getting the hips and thighs you've always wanted.

What makes a workout worth repeating?

Miraculously improve your squat mechanics and counteract the negative effects of sitting with these five simple moves.

So you’ve prepped your food – now what? These innovative storage and transporting solutions make sticking to your plan a breeze.

Make meal prep a little less laborious with these must-have kitchen appliances for every price point.

It’s time to turn the push-up on its head — literally.

How much thought do you put into your preworkout supplement?

If people can smell you before they see you, it’s time for drastic cleansing measures.

Don't fall for the trends and hype — get back to basics with these four strength-building tactics.

Don’t let back pain get you down.

Whether you’re preparing for a half marathon, looking to get lean or want to become a more efficient human, deadlifting can help unlock your true potential.

Works your glutes, thighs, arms and shoulders with a focus on your core.

As we say goodbye to 2016, here’s what to look forward to in the coming year.

Don’t give up just yet. Use these four tips from celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak to stay on track.

Five secrets to surviving the crowds of gym newbies

Flip your regular plank 180 degrees to challenge your balance and hit your core, glutes and hips in a whole new way.

Rather than fighting the hordes at the mall, flex your plastic here in cyberspace with these unique gifts that give back.

From counting calories to crunches, celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak sets the record straight on many popular fitness myths.

These super-effective glute and hamstring exercises will have you seeing results in no time.

Use training goals, not soreness, to judge your progress in the gym.

You can improve your entire posterior chain in about three minutes with these simple steps.

From a proper warm-up to the right class tactics, here are some basic guidelines to follow for your first indoor cycling class.

Amanda Burrill knows what it’s like to be sidelined with foot and lower-body injury. She’s learned a lot from the setbacks and shares her “school of hard knocks” tips for maintaining and improving foot health.

Exercise really is the secret to staying young.

Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, aka the World’s Fittest Woman, gives her sure-fire strategies for staying motivated and sticking to your program.

Ready for your fittest, healthiest, happiest, most inspiring summer ever? Oxygen helps you make great memories with this fun checklist.

Shopping for a new sports bra? Here’s how to find one that fits well and looks great.

Develop grip strength to make strength gains in the gym.

4 foam rolling moves for calves that can get you a great butt (what?!)

An upper-body blaster that also tones your inner thighs and glutes? Sign us up!

Myth buster: If I lift weights, will I look like a man? Spoiler alert: No!

Train your body unilaterally while hitting your core and your grip big time with this variation of a traditional barbell deadlift.

This variation on the box jump will build leg strength and help you develop explosive power.

Jack up your heart rate and target your core with this high-intensity move.

Every yogi — from vinyasa virgins to handstand-rocking veterans — can benefit by cozying up to these yoga props.

Here are ways to get your fit on with kids of any age.

This twist on a classic will hit your abs, arms and chest.

Improve gains, prevent injury and create balance with these key moves guaranteed to sculpt a long, lean you!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. What do you get the fit mom who does it all? Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a loved one, these fabulous finds will satisfy every health-and-fitness-minded mom without breaking the bank.

Lace up, strap up and cinch in to lift more weight with confidence.

Here’s how you can use the science of “shock” training to tighten your core.

What you need to know in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

These simple changes in your handgrip will cut a beautiful V-taper and encourage growth in areas you may be missing.

Here’s why you should keep on lunging, squatting, pressing and curling!

A good sports bra can elevate your exercise, but only if it’s the right mix of comfort and closeness.

Five steps to one of the best exercises you probably aren’t doing.

This multi-purpose, multi-joint move increases strength and shreds your abs.

You’ve gone to the gym, lifted some weights, maybe even did some cardio and broke a sweat. But was your workout effective? Here are 6 ways to know.

Oxygen put five common, long-held beliefs about exercise to the test and came up with some solid answers to these oft-asked questions.

Building fitness connections can help you build a better body — and enrich your life.

Check out these 8 new titles and recharge your motivational arsenal with new ideas, skills, recipes and beauty tips.

Small tweaks can make big differences in the way you sit, stand and work out.

Did you ever read an exercise description and say, hu? These six cues shine new light on old form pointers to sharpen results.

Fry one leg at a time with this challenging lunge variation as part of your plyometric workout or as a finisher on leg day.

The rope climb is a feat of strength and an awesome full-body workout. Learn how to get up and down a rope gracefully … and without rope burns.

Tone your legs, improve your coordination and burn calories? It’s possible with this fat-scorching move.

Torch your core with this weighted move

Rest and recovery are critical components of any training program. Can EMS devices soothe achy muscles faster and send you to your next workout fresh and strong?

If breaking a better sweat is your goal this new year, we’ve got the head-to-toe tech that can tackle the task.

Kinesio tape can be an effective therapy for relaxing and rehabilitating muscles. Here’s a primer on applying it.

Kettlebells are effective, but if used incorrectly, they can pose a risk of injury. Follow these tips for training this posterior chain powerhouse.

Get back in shape while you bond with your baby with this effective workout.

Whether you train at night or workout in the predawn hours, if you’re dedicated to an outdoor fitness routine, you should apply these tips to stay safe in the dark.

When you train outside at night you need be more visible. Check out some of the latest night-bright gear that will make you stand out!

The secret to perky glutes may rest above your hips. Balance your rear view with a set of eye-popping shoulders in one simple two-minute move!

5 tips to make the most out of crowded gyms

Still looking for gift ideas? Here are 10 more gifts that keep on giving!

A little extra “rise and shine” in your day will add “oomph” to your workouts!

Give back while giving with these 26 gifts that contribute to the global community.

Think you got what it takes to handle the balloons at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Read and see.

Barbell deadlifts are a challenging but essential move to have in your training arsenal. Here’s how to do them properly.

Bored with barbell curls? Mix up your workouts with this old-school move that will take your biceps growth to a new level.

Go beyond basic black with these six sexy leggings that keep you in vogue while you’re feeling the burn.

Weather outside frightful? Use these tips to stick to your workout program despite the whims of Mother Nature.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if you’ve been overtraining. Here are four signs you are, plus tips on how to get back on track.

When it comes to improving strength and size in your back, and creating that V-taper every woman wants, nothing beats wide-grip pulldowns. Here’s the skinny on how to make the most of the move and build your best back ever.

This total-body conditioner is a great functional exercise that mimics every day movements in and out of the gym.

One personal trainer shares his thoughts on the status of women’s strength training in 2015.