Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

A recent review by researchers from Ball State looked at how different muscles respond to training in adults over 60. What they found should change how we think about exercise programming, whether you ...

Let’s be real—most people think building muscle is all about lifting weights, but that’s only half the story. The ...

Many people start strength training because they want to build muscle. That’s a great goal – building muscle can help you look and feel great. It improves your metabolism, self-esteem, and overall ...

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

The shoulders are one of the most important muscles to develop for an aesthetic physique. Here's how to build them.

MIT scientists find that motor neuron growth increased significantly over 5 days in response to biochemical (left) and mechanical (right) signals related to exercise. The green ball represents cluster ...

Building muscle after 50 is essential for feeling strong and healthy. While you’re perfecting your strength training routine and making sure to eat enough protein, you might wonder: How long does it ...