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 ...

Plus, exactly how to train to sculpt your muscles.

Not taking enough rest days can mess with results, FYI.

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

We all want to know if and how we can come back to form after injury, illness, or a long hiatus. Muscles adapt in response to the environment: They grow when we put in the work and shrink when we stop ...

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 ...

These genetic differences affect everything from how your muscles work to how your cells make energy. You might have inherited what scientists call the “thrifty gene” that makes your body really good ...

Ever notice how some people seem to build muscle eating whatever they want, while you’re over here measuring every ounce of chicken breast and still struggling to see results? Here’s what’s really ...

A foam roller, which is much cheaper than a massage gun, can provide self-message benefits while alleviating muscle pain, improving range of motion and relaxing the nervous system. Certain foam roller ...