Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

The push-up (or press-up) is the do-everything, no-kit exercise for the upper body – and maybe one of the best overall exercises you can do, period. If your motivations are more immediately ...

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 ...

Let's face it: you’re probably not as lean and muscular as you were 10 years ago – especially if you’re well past your 30s, when most people tend to start the unfortunate process of losing muscle mass ...

Eating enough to build muscle while still keeping body fat in check can be a challenge for anyone who wants to feel stronger, fitter, and more confident without obsessing over calories. For many women ...

Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT, explains what body recomposition is and how long it takes to lose fat and gain muscle. She also ...

No matter your age, you can build muscle through regular exercise. Strength training is particularly beneficial as you get older because it helps stave off age-related muscle loss and promotes bone ...

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 ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...