In September, Tara Dower became the fastest person ever to complete the Appalachian Trail. Her record — 40 days, 18 hours and 6 minutes — was 13 hours faster than the previous record holder, a ...

In Michael Joseph Gross' comprehensive book about powerlifting and muscle — 'Stronger' — former strongest woman in the world Jan Todd examines societal views of strength.

REXBURG — Strength training is not a field typically full of women. Brittany Ames, founder and head coach of Girl’s Night Fitness, is trying to change that. Originally from Puyallup ...

Once known as “the world’s strongest woman,” Dr. Todd spent 50 years breaking records — and turning strength into a field of study. Move | Jan Todd May Be the Reason You’re Lifting Weights ...

The myth of female fragility is relatively modern. For most of human history, women were hauling gear, tracking prey, and walking eight to 10 miles a day - often while pregnant, menstruating ...

4 ways women are physically stronger than men Strength is associated with brute force, but female bodies excel in resilience and other key areas. Updated June 11, 2025 ...