"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 ...

Achieving strong, defined arms or legs is about more than just lifting weights. A ton goes into growing your muscles—and that includes proper nutrition, recovery, and working out in a specific way.

Take control of your training by understanding how your nervous system activates muscle fibers. Blend compound lifts with targeted isolation work to maximize hypertrophy and strength. Start training ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

As anyone who’s ever set foot in a gym knows, bench pressing can be very fun. So much so that gym bros are known for prioritizing their chests over their other body parts. There’s a reason Kanye West ...

Building muscle seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, as it should be. Packing on lean mass has benefits for your metabolism, blood sugar, daily functioning, and longevity, just to name some of the ...

When it comes to weightlifting, people hit the gym for a plethora of reasons. Maybe you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, or cross-train for your sport. Two of the most common workout ...

University of Bristol provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Ice baths are everywhere in modern fitness culture. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, many swear by ...

Here’s what the workout can and can’t do for your fitness. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman Q: I’ve heard that Pilates can give you long, lean muscles. Is ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...