THERE ARE TWO fitness goals that are shared by most gym regulars: building muscle, and gaining muscular strength. Though the two often come in tandem, there’s a difference between gaining muscular ...

Muscular strength is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force. It’s crucial not just for athletes, as ...

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 ...

Hypertrophy, the scientific term for the enlargement of muscle fibers, may not hold the top spot on the list of training priorities for some runners. Many of us (sometimes begrudgingly) cross-train to ...

There’s a good reason why powerlifters and bodybuilders use drop sets to elevate their strength training to the next level.

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 ...

Building muscle and increasing strength isn’t just about spending hours in the gym, what one eats plays an equally critical ...

Chances are you’ve been told to “keep your muscles guessing” to see fitness results. Perhaps you heard it from a group instructor, an online training app, or on your social media feed. In fitness ...