Modern fitness approaches go beyond aesthetics, emphasizing holistic health benefits. By understanding various training methods, individuals can design routines that align with personal goals, whether ...

If you think muscle is just about looking fit or lifting heavier in the gym, think again. New research highlights something far more critical: your muscle strength could be a key predictor of how long ...

Getting more protein in your diet than the RDA helps build muscle effectively. You can combine protein intake with resistance ...

When it comes to weightlifting, people hit the gym for a plethora of reasons. Maybe you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, or cross-train for your sport. Two of the most common workout ...

The benefits of maintaining and growing a decent amount of muscle mass go beyond aesthetics. Muscle is associated with a healthier metabolism, reduced risk of falls and osteoporosis and a stronger ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...

A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that men with a genetic predisposition supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk ...

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...