Weight loss is often framed as a simple equation of eating less and moving more, but that explanation misses one of the most ...

If your joints howl in agony every time you bench heavy, or your elbows wince at the idea of another max-effort row, there’s a smarter, more joint-friendly way to build serious muscle—one that top ...

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...

There's a lot of talk about lean muscle compared to bulk muscle, but experts say it's not worth differentiating the two.

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When you start losing weight on a weight loss medication, it can happen pretty fast. And chances are high that you're not just losing fat, but essential lean muscle mass, too. To be fair, weight loss ...

Older adults experience less muscle soreness following exercise according to research which overturns the widespread belief that aging muscles are less resilient. Younger adults were categorized as ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. It’s a common misconception that muscle weighs more than fat. In reality, muscle weight vs. fat weight is exactly the same — a pound ...