ONE WAY SAMUEL likes to think about organizing the muscle groups of the body is by dividing them into two groups: The main ...

Research shows us that muscle growth is driven by mechanical tension. Unlike time under tension—the amount of time a muscle ...

Adding in some dynamic stretching (moving your muscles and joints through a full range of motion with no weight) is a great ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...

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I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...

Danielle “Nellie” Bruns, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, has received a five-year, $1.78 million research grant from the National Institutes ...

A trainer shares how many days a week to work out after 40 to maintain muscle, support metabolism, and stay strong.

Light exercise may help ease soreness in many cases. In other cases, continuing to exercise, especially at a high intensity, may increase the risk of injury.

Building muscle isn’t as simple as just lifting heavy things and hoping for the best. Gaining muscle is not so much about ...

Building an effective workout routine isn’t just about showing up at the gym. One of the most important decisions you’ll make ...