For years, the body’s largest lean tissue—skeletal muscle—has been underestimated in its role in managing metabolic health. Despite its size, it contributes surprisingly little to blood sugar and fat ...

After battling lower back pain, I learned the importance of stretching and good form. You probably need a bit more stretch time too if a little hip or knee pain is holding you back. Focusing on key ...

Unless you have the genetics of Reggie Bush, you've probably noticed that some of your body's muscle groups don't develop as well as others. The good news is that you can use old-school bodybuilding ...

The average human has about 600 muscles, and we definitely play favorites with them. Many people aspire to have a sculpted rump or chiseled abs, but who among us wants the world’s most pliable wrists ...

We've all heard of anorexia, in which people think they're not skinny enough. There's also muscle dysmorphia, sometimes called "bigorexia," in which individuals think they're not muscular enough. A ...

Run a finger down the center of the forearm, curl the fingers, and flex the wrist. For many people, a thin cord jumps into view, tight as a guitar string under the skin. It feels deliberate, almost ...

Few exercises pack the punch that push-ups do. They provide a great workout, can conveniently be done anytime and from anywhere and deliver real results if done properly and with consistency. They are ...