In the world of fitness, a remarkable truth is emerging. Women may be reaping greater rewards from their workouts than men.

When you’re using machines, you also reduce the recruitment of the surrounding stabilizing muscles. Take bench presses: With ...

Devised by fitness trainer Vivienne Addo — one half of Mr and Mrs Muscle — the effective leg workout uses just a pair of dumbbells to help strengthen and tone a range of lower-body muscles, including ...