Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Think you always need long, slow strength sessions to build strength and burn fat? Think again. New research suggests that high-intensity circuit training—workouts that pack multiple strength moves ...

Hypertrophy is the increase in size and volume of muscle cells through a specific type of resistance training. Trainers ...

The term “lifting” may dominate when we talk about building strength in the gym – but could bringing weights back down actually be what’s best for you? New research from Edith Cowan University found a ...

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content ...

CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING workouts are typically thought to be useful for distinct purposes: Running is for moving your body, burning calories, and training your heart, and hitting the iron is for ...

Have you ever noticed? Why does it happen to some people that they can’t lose weight even after a lot of effort, whereas for ...

Some of the best muscle-building foods include protein-rich chicken, salmon, and lentils. You can pair dietary changes with ...

If you want to be a successful runner, you need to be a strong runner. And that means you need some muscle on your bones. It’s common for runners to shy away from building muscle mass—and strength ...

Even modest amounts of strength training, even with lighter weights, can meaningfully preserve muscle and maintain your ...

Does cycling build muscle? It does, but if big muscles are your main goal, you might want to include other types of resistance training to your fitness program, too. One of the great things about ...