Alyssa Ages was no stranger to the gym when she had a miscarriage in her mid-30s. A Strongman competitor, CrossFitter, and Ironman finisher, she was the strongest she’d ever been athletically. But after losing the pregnancy, she felt vulnerable and broken, and lost a way of trust in her body. When she returned to the […]
If it looks as if the burden room at your gym is getting busier lately, you’re probably not imagining it. More women particularly are taking over weightlifting, and the fitness industry is adapting to fulfill their interest, with multiple boutique studios pivoting to strength classes, and Nike launching its first-ever strength equipment line. And that’s […]
The one thing that appeared to have any noticeable impact on my sadness was returning to the gym. I craved the arrogance I had before my miscarriage—that inner and outer strength—so my coach built entire workouts around making me feel empowered. I channeled all my anger, exhaustion, and hurt into moving the barbell. As I […]