IT'S MUCH HARDER to build new muscle tissue than it is to maintain what you’ve already built, especially as you get older. If ...

Starting weight training in your 40s is about protecting your bones and staying independent for decades to come ...

Hybrid training may sound like the brainchild of a boutique gym with aesthetic toiletries but, actually, the fundamentals are fairly basic, and the principles have been followed by fitness enthusiasts ...

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 ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on 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 ...

Want to build some serious muscle mass? German Volume Training (GVT) is one method used to achieve muscle growth (also known as hypertrophy). If you’ve stumbled across GVT while scrolling through ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When you walk into a gym, you’ll see lifters meticulously counting sets, tracking reps and stacking plates. But ...

Hypertrophy, the scientific term for the enlargement of muscle fibers, may not hold the top spot on the list of training priorities for some runners. Many of us (sometimes begrudgingly) cross-train to ...

Research shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for mood, and it helps protect joints and bones. A ...

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A new study found that supplementing with creatine while resistance training may not have much of an effect on muscle gains. Study participants either took no creatine at all or took 5 grams of ...