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Gender Differences in Exercise Endurance

Men may be the “stronger” sex in some capacities. For example, men have greater upper body strength than women, partially because they have more lean body mass. The average man is also capable of generating more power, on average. But what about endurance? How do males and females stack up against each other in terms of endurance? Find out why women have some advantages when it comes to exercise endurance and why estrogen may play a role.

March 1, 2015

Do Women Have to Work Harder to Breathe During Exercise Relative to Men?

Women, on average, have a lower aerobic capacity than men. That’s why women typically don’t perform quite as well as men in endurance sports. There are a number of reasons for this. Now, a new study shows women have to work harder to breathe during exercise relative to men and this may impact exercise performance. Find out more.

February 22, 2015

How Men and Women Differ in Terms of Strength and Power

Men and women can both improve strength and power and build muscle through training. How do men and women differ in their ability to generate strength and power? Discover what research shows about gender differences in strength and power and what women need to do to maximize their performance in these areas.

December 7, 2014

Gender Fat Loss Differences: Do Men Have an Easier Timing Losing Body Fat?

Does it seem as if men have an easier time losing body fat than women? Find out what research shows about gender fat loss differences and why men may have an advantage when it comes to staying lean. You’ll also discover how men and women burn fat differently during exercise and at rest.

November 30, 2014

High-Intensity Exercise and Fatigue: Why Does Intense Exercise Wipe You Out So Quickly?

You fatigue quickly during high-intensity exercise because you rely more on anaerobic energy pathways, which operate without oxygen, to supply your muscles with ATP. Learn more.

August 3, 2014

Do Women Respond to Strength Training in the Same Way as Men?

Men have greater absolute strength than women but do they differ in their response to strength training? Find out how men and women differ in their response to strength training and why strength training is just as important for women.

April 13, 2014

Are There More Overweight Women or Overweight Men?

Are there more overweight women or overweight men? Weight issues are often believed to be more common among women – but are women just more concerned about their weight than men? Find out more about the obesity epidemic and how it’s affecting both sexes.

January 5, 2014

Why Women Are at Greater Risk for ACL Injury When They Jump

Women are at greater risk for knee injuries than men, especially an ACL tear. Now a new study adds insight as to why women suffer from more torn anterior cruciate ligaments than men. Find out more and discover ways to reduce your risk for a torn ACL.

December 1, 2013

Resistance Training and Testosterone: What Role Does It Play in Women?

Testosterone is an anabolic hormone that boosts muscle growth. Men have significantly higher levels of testosterone than women, putting them at a disadvantage when it comes to building lean body mass. So how is it that some women can build lean body mass through training? Find out more about the testosterone response in women and another anabolic hormone that helps women build muscle and burn fat.

August 18, 2013

Should Women Approach Weight Training Differently Than Men?

Should women approach weight training differently than men do? Some women worry about bulking up, becoming too defined or losing their natural curves. Should females who want to look leaner and more defined without the bulk modify their weight training routine – or train like a man?

July 7, 2013

Strength-Training: How Much Weight Can the Average Woman Lift?

You’re in a special class if you’re a female and regularly do strength-training, but have you ever how you compare to other women in terms of strength? This article highlights statistics about numbers of women who strength train and how strong they are on average.

June 16, 2013

Could Your Health and Weight Problems Be Explained by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) involves abnormal hormone levels that usually cause many small cysts to appear on the ovaries. It is thought that as many as 5-10% of women may suffer from this condition, but many do not know that it is the explanation for some of the health problems that they experience.

July 1, 2012

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