A new study, currently pre-print, tested the effects of different training techniques on muscle hypertrophy, which is the increase in the size of muscle cells. Researchers specifically focused on the ...

Building muscle isn’t as simple as just lifting heavy things and hoping for the best. Gaining muscle is not so much about ...

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Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from ...

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

A powerful muscle in the lower body quietly supports the heart’s work every single day. Experts say it plays a far greater ...

You’ve been hitting the gym consistently, following your workout plan to the letter, and pushing yourself through every rep. In the beginning, the results were exciting—visible changes in the mirror, ...

When we think about the heart, we imagine the organ in our chest that keeps us alive. But did you know your legs, more specifically your calf muscles, have a heart-like function as well? Experts often ...