My goal is always progressive overload (gradually boosting the intensity, volume, or duration of my workouts over time to ...

It's no secret that the benefits of strength training—particularly for postmenopausal women—are numerous, from building muscle to increasing longevity and so much more. But starting out can feel ...

An expert coach shares five beginner-friendly exercises that build strength, muscle and power for those over 60.

Muscle loss is a common part of aging. For people over 60, maintaining or developing muscles can help prevent falls, maintain mobility, and prevent loss of function. This may be possible through ...

If you’re on a weight loss journey while also trying to gain muscle, you may be wondering if you can build muscle in a calorie deficit. It may seem like the two concepts contradict one ...

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 ...

Muscle building isn’t just about lifting weights. What you put into your body plays an equally crucial role. Protein is the ...

Strength training for a marathon helps you prevent injury and chase faster miles, but can you actually build muscle in the process? While it’s technically possible to build muscle while running many ...

When it comes to our fitness routine, summer can throw a wrench in even the best-laid plans. Erratic schedules make it more difficult to consistently prioritize workouts, hot weather can make ...

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 ...

Scientists analyzed over 120 studies on muscle hypertrophy (muscle growth) to understand its metabolic effects. The findings were striking: people who increased muscle mass by just 2-3% experienced: 4 ...