Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity. People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop ...

Cantilevered atop a spindly, vulnerable column of bone, nerve, and muscle is a 10-pound shell filled with a brain and sensory organs and protected by an additional three pounds of racing helmet. The ...

“Thor” star Tessa Thompson charmed a packed audience at a BFI London Film Festival screen talk on Monday, reflecting on her varied career from Marvel blockbusters to intimate indie dramas, including ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

Build more than muscle—build your longevity. Start prioritizing strength training today to protect your health and stay active for life. Your body, and future, depend on it. If you think muscle is ...

Many gym influencers believe eccentric contractions lead to greater muscle growth. This stems from research showing that eccentric-only training produces larger post-workout mTOR signaling responses ...

The 99-year-old Hollywood icon ran into singer Rick Springfield, 76, at the gym, leading the pair to take an epic workout picture together. In Springfield’s Instagram post shared Saturday, the duo ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Clearly impressed by Van Dyke’s commitment to fitness, especially at his age, the musician quipped ...

Strength training is key to staying healthy as people age, with experts recommending working major muscle groups at least two days per week. Marfred Suazo, a fitness professional known as Fonz the ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

There is scientific evidence to show the running promotes muscle growth. Research published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, for example, found that aerobic exercise can increase skeletal ...