One of the ever-raging debates heard in most gyms is whether using weights or machines is more effective for building muscle.

"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 ...

Whether it's a bigger bicep, broader back, or stronger thighs, many fitness enthusiasts aim for muscle growth without fully understanding the different types of hypertrophy training. Fitness professor ...

Stop blindly copying someone else's training schedule. By aligning your training frequency precisely with your goals and ...

A personal trainer says these are the 7 steps you should take to build the ‘perfect’ lower-body workout (and a routine to try ...

Adding in some dynamic stretching (moving your muscles and joints through a full range of motion with no weight) is a great ...

These patterns continued until I was 55 and finally had enough. Instead of only pouring my efforts into others' success, I ...

"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 ...

To achieve these goals, research shows that you should rest no more than a half minute between sets. This rest time is ...

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 ...