Overtraining without proper recovery can do more harm than good. Pushing your body nonstop increases the risk of burnout, ch ...

Hypertrophy is the increase in size and volume of muscle cells through a specific type of resistance training. Trainers ...

Cutting rest time between sets may feel brutal, but it’s one of the most effective ways to keep your muscles working harder, ...

Questions I get from readers are often highly insightful and demonstrate critical thinking about a variety of health issues. A recent letter from a reader asked a question regarding the optimal amount ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As someone who loves to work out, I want to make every day of training count. Whether it’s Pilates, ...

For anyone who has ever taken too long between reps at the gym while scrolling Instagram, according to a recent study, you could actually be maximizing your gains. That's right: researchers have found ...

Two-day rest periods aren't enough for young athletes, with muscle damage persisting for up to a week, risking performance drops and higher injury rates. In a recent study published in the journal ...

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

This 12-minute bodyweight routine can help you build real, functional strength without setting foot in a gym and it works ...