THERE ARE TWO fitness goals that are shared by most gym regulars: building muscle, and gaining muscular strength. Though the two often come in tandem, there’s a difference between gaining muscular ...

Dr. Sudhir Kumar emphasized that strength training is vital for lifelong health, independence, and resilience, comparing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Real strength after 50 isn’t about lifting the heaviest weight in the gym—it’s about moving well, staying independent, and ...

There’s a good reason why powerlifters and bodybuilders use drop sets to elevate their strength training to the next level.

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Elite pushup standards after 45: men 30+ strict, 40+ exceptional; women 20+ strict. Learn what it means and how to improve.

Chances are you’ve been told to “keep your muscles guessing” to see fitness results. Perhaps you heard it from a group instructor, an online training app, or on your social media feed. In fitness ...