No one wants to think she's a cliche. But it's time for me to recognize that when it comes to my gym behavior, that's exactly what I am: a cardio-loving woman who has to be forced to hoist a dumbbell.

Of all the cult workout products that have dominated the American imagination over the past few decades, the one I least expected to be rooted in feminist protest was the ThighMaster. Consider this TV ...

Physical exercise is as important for women as for men. Even if you don't want to build muscles, you need to be active and improve your strength to achieve optimum health and fitness. Workout plans ...

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. The benefits of exercise ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say women don’t have to hit the pool or the track as often as men to achieve the same health benefits. microgen/Getty Images Men and women who exercise regularly are ...

Women are getting more bang for their buck than men when they exercise, researchers said in a new study published Monday. The researchers found that women needed just under 2.5 hours of moderate to ...

Women generally exercise less than men do, but new research suggests they see greater health benefits from it. A national study found that women who exercised regularly — at least 2½ hours of moderate ...