
WOMEN'S FITNESS



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Women and Exercise: It May Not Always Be Fun, But It's Beneficial
"...why wait to get active, especially if you are a woman? For women, increasing research is showing exercise may reduce breast cancer risk..."
Science Daily
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Health Benefits of Physical Activity More Pronounced In Women
a long-term study of over 8,700 middle-aged men and women provides race- and gender- specific data on the cholesterol effects of physical activity, with the interesting result that women, particularly African-American women, experience greater benefits as a result of exercise than men.
Science Daily
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​Interview With an Expert Who Studies Women and Exercise: Dr. Michelle Segar
Have you ever made a resolution to exercise and then found that you couldn’t stick with your exercise plan? Dr. Michelle Segar is an expert in behavior and exercise.
WomensHealth.gov Blog