If you think muscle is just about looking fit or lifting heavier in the gym, think again. New research highlights something far more critical: your muscle strength could be a key predictor of how long ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

On a day that will be marked in the annals of medical history, November 6, 2025, a team of scientists unveiled a hidden ...

Now that summer's here, the pressure is on to sculpt that beach-ready body—but that doesn't mean you need to live at the gym. New research from Florida Atlantic University shows that when it comes to ...

The benefits of maintaining and growing a decent amount of muscle mass go beyond aesthetics. Muscle is associated with a healthier metabolism, reduced risk of falls and osteoporosis and a stronger ...

A study investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 total weeks of strength training ...

If you've let your workout routine slide, the first time back in the gym can be a humbling experience. Your shoulders quake and quads tremble at what were once easy lifts. Luckily, research suggests ...

The most significant difference between lifting weights for strength vs. size is ultimately the benefits one brings over the other. On the opposite end of that is the aspect of building muscle size.

If you’ve been dodging the gym or your yoga mat’s been collecting cobwebs, you may be pleased to learn that you don’t need to do much to achieve gains. A new study out of Australia suggests a simple, ...

As use of the popular anti-diabetic and weight-loss drug Ozempic skyrockets, so have concerns about the medication’s side effects. One such side effect is loss of “lean mass”—body weight that isn’t ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or strength. It's about feeling good, taking care of your mental health, and yes, getting stronger, too ...