Throughout my years of coaching and training on my own, the subject of pushing to failure (or beyond) with heavier weights or higher reps has been either the goal or something to avoid. A new ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

Even with all the talk these days about women’s fitness, old myths about strength training just won’t die. You still hear ...

Balance is crucial for staying upright and involves visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Age-related decline in cognitive function, vision, and the vestibular system can compromise balance.

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Using a run-of-the-mill, portable and non-invasive electrical muscle stimulator while doing resistance training can yield greater gains in muscle strength and muscle mass than doing resistance ...

A personal trainer explains how combining strength training and cardio creates better fat loss and a leaner physique ...

If you've wondered how to swim, run or cycle for longer; perform more reps of an exercise in the gym; or just find everyday tasks like carrying shopping easier, you might consider working on your ...