Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

You don’t need a gym to build muscle. These unique bicep and back workouts use minimal or no equipment to help you grow strength and size at home. There are several effective bicep and back workouts ...

Looking to build muscle but feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice? We got two top trainers to break down exactly how to structure your weekly workouts for maximum gains. Whether you’re a gym ...

Plot twist: muscle memory isn’t actually about your muscles at all. It’s about your brain doing some serious behind-the-scenes work! Imagine your brain is creating a super-detailed map for every ...

Hypertrophy; you hear the term bandied about constantly on Instagram, and it's likely the reason you started lifting weights in the first place, but what does it actually mean? The scientific term for ...

When you train your muscles (either by lifting weights, running, or doing resistance work), you create tiny microtears in your muscle fibers. While this might sound detrimental, it’s actually a good ...

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 ...