Muscles aren’t just for athletes and bodybuilders. Whether you’re walking to the corner store in West Philly, dancing in Germantown, or recovering from surgery in North Philly, your muscles are ...

Looking to put on muscle at the gym, but don't know where to start? Check out our tips for creating a six-month plan, including diet, workouts, and how to stay motivated.

Body recomposition is the method you want to follow if you're looking to drop fat and gain muscle at the same time. This approach will help you get stronger and create a leaner build -- and you don't ...

A muscular back isn’t just a flex—there are a ton of health benefits that come with it: Having a strong back can improve your posture, reduce the risk of injury, eliminate back pain, and strengthen ...

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When you think of bulking, you may call to mind bodybuilders or power lifters, but that would only be part of the picture. While bulking does mean putting on muscle (in a nut shell), per Laura Girard, ...

We all stray from exercise sometimes. Here’s how your body will bounce back. By Knvul Sheikh When it comes to cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, the adage is true: Use it or lose it. While ...

Portia sits with three female bodybuilders to talk about fitness, nutrition, and the challenges of being a female bodybuilder ...

Whether you call it a charley horse, a muscle spasm or a cramp, sharp muscle pains can immobilize you for a few seconds or for even 15 minutes or more. There’s nothing worse than getting a leg cramp ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Imagine you’ve just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a bit tired, but all in all you’re able to go about the rest of ...