But then Kelly's friend, Wendy Sanacore, introduced her to figure competitions -- an event in bodybuilding competitions designed specifically for women. Enter a new motivation to get to the gym, a new ...

When many people think of women over 50, they imagine slowing down, covering up, fading into the background. But across gyms—and even onstage—a whole new and unexpected generation is lifting, flexing, ...

Victoria Hamm eats a lot of tilapia and oatmeal. She also gets asked the same question over and over again. “How much can you bench?” she said with a smile. “I get that a lot.” Both come with the ...