Do a dynamic warm-up: Begin with a five to 10 minute walk, jog, or jumping jacks to prepare your muscles for exercise.

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

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

Building muscle seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, as it should be. Packing on lean mass has benefits for your metabolism, blood sugar, daily functioning, and longevity, just to name some of the ...

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

There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of benefits, this modality improves your balance, posture, and core strength. Another perk? It’s ...

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 ...

Almost everyone shrinks with old age. Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase ...

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We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a New York City-based magazine and book writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Women’s Health, Health, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Prevention, ...