For years, women were told to train differently because of their hormones. New research suggests the fundamentals of building strength and muscle look remarkably similar across sexes.

New research published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests women lose more muscle than men in a microgravity environment such as spaceflight. The study "represent[s] the ...

Women’s protein needs vary by age, activity, and fitness goals for muscle repair and growth Average women need 0.8 g/kg protein; active women require 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg for muscle building Excess protein ...

Women may benefit from taking creatine supplements for muscle strength and brain health. Creatine supplementation can improve exercise performance by replenishing ATP during exercise. Smaller doses of ...