"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or ...

The explosion of reformer Pilates videos across social media platforms has sparked intense debate about this century-old exercise method’s ability to build muscle. As fitness enthusiasts increasingly ...

When I read my first novel about Jack Reacher, a larger-than-life character created by British author Lee Child, I was struck by several things. First, he was huge, at 6 feet 5 inches and 250 pounds.

Increasing skeletal muscle mass, or muscle hypertrophy, is a critical aspect of human performance, rehabilitation, and overall health. This biological phenomenon occurs in response to various stimuli ...

The type of Pilates you do will influence whether it can help with muscle growth. It’s difficult to make broad, sweeping generalisations about what Pilates can and can’t do for your body. The method ...

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear conflicting advice about reps. Some trainers swear by heavy weights and low reps. Others advocate for lighter weights and high reps. Your workout buddy might tell ...

Want to know whether walking can actually build muscle? We asked the experts. Plus, how to get the most of your walking workout.

Plus, how to get the most of your walking workout.

"We tend to consume more than enough protein already," says Roger A. Fielding, senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) and professor at the Friedman ...