Building an effective workout routine isn’t just about showing up at the gym. One of the most important decisions you’ll make ...

Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that a protein excreted by type I (slow) muscle fibers, key to muscle endurance, can cause surrounding myoblasts, ...

Whether it's a bigger bicep, broader back, or stronger thighs, many fitness enthusiasts aim for muscle growth without fully understanding the different types of hypertrophy training. Fitness professor ...

Build strength and muscle at home with this fast 12-minute bodyweight routine. Safe, effective moves for adults 45 and up.

Give yourself permission to be imperfect, but never let yourself be inconsistent. You can build a strong body right where you are. I promise.

Hill tension intervals are a useful training method I implement with endurance athletes to help recruit more fast and forceful muscle fibers. Essentially, this improves neuromuscular capabilities, ...

A powerful muscle in the lower body quietly supports the heart’s work every single day. Experts say it plays a far greater ...

For decades, lifters were told there was a "magic" rep range for hypertrophy — traditionally 8–12 reps. While this range is indeed effective, modern research has shown that muscle growth can occur ...

Muscle knots are highly irritated muscle fibers that have tightened into a ball in one area of your muscle. These painful, tender spots can feel sore and often occur in your upper back, shoulders, or ...

Much like their name implies, the quadricep muscles were once thought to be a set of four muscles, with the name “quad” translating to “four or fourth” in Latin. However, it has since been discovered ...

Most humans move a lot less than our ancestors did, a change in use which is likely reflected in the composition of muscles themselves. Understanding our muscle makeup is a key step towards improving ...

Fight sarcopenia with 7 bodyweight drills that boost circulation, preserve fast twitch fibers, and build strength after 50.