This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Imagine you’ve just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a bit tired, but all in all you’re able to go about the rest of ...

We all know that muscle loss is a natural part of aging. The problem is, it often starts much earlier than we realize. The signs of muscle loss can be subtle. You may have noticed it’s a little harder ...

Looking to put on muscle at the gym, but don't know where to start? Check out our tips for creating a six-month plan, including diet, workouts, and how to stay motivated.

Experts say 30-45 minutes, 3-5 days a week, plus daily movement, helps rebuild muscle after 50. See how to structure your ...

Whether you call it a charley horse, a muscle spasm or a cramp, sharp muscle pains can immobilize you for a few seconds or for even 15 minutes or more. There’s nothing worse than getting a leg cramp ...

Body recomposition is the method you want to follow if you're looking to drop fat and gain muscle at the same time. This approach will help you get stronger and create a leaner build -- and you don't ...

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 ...

A muscular back isn’t just a flex—there are a ton of health benefits that come with it: Having a strong back can improve your posture, reduce the risk of injury, eliminate back pain, and strengthen ...

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Welcome to our spring-primer series in which we’re getting you and your game ready for the golf season. In this installment, a fitness expert explains how to get your golf muscles prepped after months ...

A pull-up is an exercise where you grasp a bar over your head and pull your body off the floor but which muscles do pulls up work? Well, this is an exercise that uses multiple muscle groups – in fact, ...

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