“Our muscles support our joints, so by improving muscle strength you can help reduce impact on your joints,” Dr. West said.

Overall, it can take a few weeks to build one pound of muscle, and that’s also because you want to do it sustainably, says Yu ...

Let’s be clear: there are a ton of ways to “get in shape for summer,” whatever the hell that even means. Runners are in shape. Cyclists are in shape. Surfers, climbers and people who go on long, brisk ...

Mind-body coach Dana Santas shows how you can create strength gains without gym equipment by progressing body-weight ...

Strength training for seniors helps boost stability, mobility, and confidence by targeting major muscles to support safety with everyday activities.

Almost everyone shrinks with old age. Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase ...

Being 50 (and up) just so happens to be a world of possibility for physical fitness. People in their 50s and beyond are crushing workouts and making fitness gains, and you yourself might be wondering ...

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about ‘mind-muscle connection.’ After ...

Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly ...

Both men and women start losing muscle mass as they age. Most people see their muscle mass diminish around 3% to 5% per decade after turning 30. Unfortunately, as your muscle mass diminishes, you also ...

Muscle memory isn't just about muscles; it's your brain and nervous system adapting to repeated movements, making them ...

These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort. By Danielle Friedman If you’ve ever had a shoulder massage or used a foam ...