Author: Molly Galbraith

At Girls Gone Strong, we have a saying: Train because you love your body,not because you hate it. So often we spend time focusing on—and dissecting—our perceived flaws. Today, we want you to put your attention towards what you love about...

If you’re reading articles on our website, you probably don’t need much convincing that strength training (read: lifting heavy friggin' weights!) is not only a sure fire way to get leaner and stronger, it's also super fun and empowering. In...

Ahhh the push-up. It’s one of the first exercises we learn as youngsters. In fact, you were probably forced to do them in gym class as punishment for being late to practice, or maybe you just did them on your...

Physical strength is one of the tenets of strength on which Girls Gone Strong is built, including strength of mind and character. Often, these three tenets will play off one another and help increase overall strength levels. But what is...

It's important to perform a thorough warm-up before you start your training session. Warming up is integral, and if done properly can reduce your risk of injury and improve your performance. A good dynamic warm-up is designed to: Increase your...

“Carbs are evil, don’t eat them!” “You need carbs for energy! “ “Fat makes you fat!” “Good fats are good for you!” “Protein helps you lose weight!” “Too much protein is bad for your kidneys!” When reading information about how...