Building muscle isn’t as simple as just lifting heavy things and hoping for the best. Gaining muscle is not so much about ...

Spinach, as well as other cruciferous vegetables, are rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as calcium, potassium, ...

An elite bodybuilder said he uses an exercise technique called slow negatives to build more muscle. Also called eccentric reps, negatives can help optimize gains by putting more tension on the muscle.

Experts say 30-45 minutes, 3-5 days a week, plus daily movement, helps rebuild muscle after 50. See how to structure your plan.

We all want to know if and how we can come back to form after injury, illness, or a long hiatus. Muscles adapt in response to the environment: They grow when we put in the work and shrink when we stop ...

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Dr Nick Fuller works for the University of Sydney and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and founder of the Interval ...

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Today’s lesson in the treachery of images is brought to you by bodybuilder Janice Garay, who goes by “Jay From Houston” on Instagram and is, curiously, not really J.Lo. Garay’s resemblance to her ...

Research shows us that muscle growth is driven by mechanical tension. Unlike time under tension—the amount of time a muscle ...