If you are into split routines that break down the body into pushing muscles (chest, shoulders, triceps), pulling muscles (back, biceps, grip), leg muscles (hips, lower back, legs) and the core ...

Learn the key differences between these lower-body exercises, their unique benefits, and which one is best for your fitness ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

You might be surprised how much you're already hitting this valuable muscle group. Here's how to avoid going overboard.

Use these simple daily standing moves to rebuild strength, fight muscle loss, and stay strong and steady after 50.

Being able to do the splits is a remarkable feat. If you're not quite bendy enough to strike the pose (it me), you might think the splits are reserved for a select few elite. Don't count yourself out ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...

Building muscle seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, as it should be. Packing on lean mass has benefits for your metabolism, blood sugar, daily functioning, and longevity, just to name some of the ...

Exercise-induced muscle damage isn’t just caused by mechanical stress like heavy lifting. New research from German sports scientists shows that your body’s metabolic responses play a major role. These ...

Muscle loss can creep up faster than you think. Whether it’s due to injury, life changes or simply taking a break from working out, the body begins to change almost immediately when you stop using it.

Scientists have found a link between the quality of your gluteus maximus muscles and your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.