Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? When 2025 kicked off, my main goal was to finally make some gains in the gym.

When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...

Ever wondered whether you can really replace intense gym sessions with a home dumbbell workout? The short answer is: yes, yes you can. Before we show you how, let's take a look at why you should.