Several science-backed approaches can help build lean muscle, including resistance training, sleeping enough, and eating a ...

It’s a common misconception that lifting weights automatically leads to a bulky physique. But just the act of lifting weights doesn’t cause you to become “jacked.” It’s all about your strategy — how ...

Many people start strength training because they want to build muscle. That’s a great goal – building muscle can help you look and feel great. It improves your metabolism, self-esteem, and overall ...

Why do you get sore muscles from exercise, and does being sore mean you did a good workout? Can you prevent or get rid of muscle soreness? Read on to find out. You’ve probably felt it: the day or two ...

If you’ve ever set out to reduce body fat, or build muscle, or do both at once, you’ve been working toward a body recomposition goal—even if you didn’t know it. This approach isn’t just about the ...

To build muscle, it's important to stick to a strength training routine and eat lots of protein. Here are the best exercises and foods for you.

Almost everyone has pain sometimes. It might start as a twinge in your back, a dull ache in your knee, a tingling on the bottoms of your feet. Maybe you slept funny, or hoisted a full bag of groceries ...

Strength training should be a staple of any fitness routine. In addition to increasing muscle strength and mass, regular strength training helps maintain strong bones, improve balance and offers ...

If you’ve ever struggled to sit down the day after squats, you know exactly what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) feels like. It’s one of those things that pretty much everyone who works out deals ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...