You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

Forget the "get ripped quick" myths—discover the realistic timeline for sustainable muscle growth and why adding five pounds ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A wave of research over the past few years has made it clear that a strength training habit is really ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...

The journey to fat loss through strength training isn’t always straightforward. While many fitness enthusiasts hit the gym regularly expecting the scale to drop, the relationship between lifting ...

In that vein, experts suggest older adults prioritize the six pillars of movement: push, pull, carry, hinge, squat and overhead press to maintain day-to-day mobility as they age. Beginning around age ...

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein -- plant or animal-based -- make any ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research suggests shorter strength-training sessions may lead to noticeable muscle gains. A study found ...

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...

Three new titles explore the power of women building muscle. By Danielle Friedman For most of modern history, women were warned that lifting heavy weights was unladylike and possibly dangerous. Even ...