Training Advice for Women

Maximize your time at the gym by switching to a push-and-pull split.

Find out which situations experts say warrant the OK to skip that sweat session.

Summer’s here — who wants to be cooped up inside? These five innovative solutions allow you to fit a great workout into less time.

Take the guesswork out of body transformation by learning when you should bulk, when you should cut and the right way to do both.

How you use your breath when you exercise can drastically affect your results. Learn these techniques to master your breath.

Which current fitness fads live up to the hype, which fall short, and what you can do to get the results you’re looking for.

A workout partner can make a wonderful addition to your workout routine. Here, fitness pros share how to optimize the opportunity for you both.

Fitness model and IFBB Figure pro Felicia Romero offers her best tips to get the most out of every sweat session.

Experts share advice for how to rebound after losing your momentum.

Put an extra ‘snap’ in these five lower-body movements with closed-loop mini resistance bands.

Even if you're already fit, hiking requires a special kind of strength and balance. Here’s how to get ready for trekking, from easy day hikes to the longest thru-hikes in the world.

Has your progress toward strength and physique goals stalled? Learn why it’s not necessarily a bad thing and how to get back on track.

Considering the many health benefits of stepping on the mat, everyone — and we mean everyone — should be jumping on the yoga train.

Yes, the advice “everything in moderation” even includes your fitness routine.

Sideline that slouch with these five moves that target your upper posterior chain to help you stand taller and lift heavier.

When you push hard day after day, you risk being sidelined by injury. Here's how to avoid overtraining to stay fit and healthy.

Because of my PCOS, conceiving is more difficult — but the right diet can help.

Dare to try this zesty low-carb entrée recipe from Next-Level Lifting Coach Candice Lewis-Carter.

Weary of research that links stretching to injury? Follow these rules to ensure you're stretching safely and effectively.

These jams will take your workout to the next level.

Say goodbye to your comfort zone and hello to chiseled shoulders with Oxygen coach Candice Lewis-Carter.

From lifting to yoga, learn how to prep for this eight-week full-body course — the key is to start now!

Next-Level Lifting coach Candice Lewis-Carter didn’t let PCOS stop her from achieving her fitness goals. Learn about her diagnosis and the adjustments she’s made to keep her health in check.

Former track athlete and IFBB Figure pro Candice Lewis-Carter dishes on life after competition, PCOS and her Oxygen-exclusive online course Next-Level Lifting.

Get better results from more than 20 exercises with this workout wake-up call.

Step outside of the gym to re-ignite your passion for fitness, improve your exercise performance and amplify your health.

Tires and sandbags and tubes, oh my! How odd object training could make you stronger, more balanced and fitter than ever.

A flawless body begins with the ultimate workout. These 10 expert tips can help you optimize your training from start to finish.

Who needs fancy cardio equipment or commercial gym gear? These simple substitutions work just as well as the latest, greatest machines in a pinch.

Including more balance and stability training is a brilliant way to enhance your athletic performance and physique goals.

When it comes to exercise, will extreme temperatures give you an edge?

A powerful fitness circle can push you to new heights! Here, Cassey Ho, fitness instructor and founder of Blogilates, explains how to find or make a community of your own.

Here are nine common mistakes even savvy fit women make. Plus, our best solutions to maximize your time in the gym.

Oxygen blogger Genevieve Gyulavary explains the clean-and-jerk and the snatch – and how these elegant exercises are for men and women alike!

The world-renowned fitness artist plugs major benefits of sweating together.

Following a few simple rules will have you (yes, you!) parading around the gym like you’re a pro!

What makes a workout worth repeating?

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

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

Five secrets to surviving the crowds of gym newbies

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

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

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

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.

Develop grip strength to make strength gains in the gym.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

5 tips to make the most out of crowded gyms

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

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.

We’re all guilty of being distracted at the gym, but whether you’re bored, stressed or just plain over it, there are ways to get your body and brain back into a routine and on the way to results-ville.

CrossFit is intense, it’s challenging and it’s fun. Here are 10 reasons you should consider trying it.

Amp up your fat loss, improve your health and change your life with the power of iron.

Give your workouts a breath of fresh air with our attachment guide.

If you want your body to perform, you need to give it some TLC. Here’s how to recover properly.

Here are 8 simple rules to make your training more effective.

These four training offenses are undermining far too many women’s fitness goals. Here’s how to fix them.

Make sure that your dedication to fitness is working for you, not against you. Here’s Oxygen’s take on overtraining, and how you can steer clear and stay in shape.

You won’t get fit just by strapping on a fitness tracker. Here are 4 tips to help you get the most out of yours.

Immediately upgrade workout efficiency by ditching these low-yield moves.

Yes, you can. But the good news is, overtraining is reversible. Try these 4 solutions to get back on track.

There's one little tweak that can make or break your success at the gym: your breathing technique. Try these breathing exercises while running, weight training, stretching and practicing yoga.