Defined biceps and triceps aren’t exactly a new cultural phenomenon — Grace Jones and Madonna were flexing their muscles long before protein became a buzzword, while Cindy Crawford encouraged women to ...

Estimates suggest there are more than 650 skeletal muscles in the human body. Muscles perform a variety of functions that are essential to life. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones via tendons and ...

Tone up after 50 in 30 days with 5 daily exercises: kettlebell swings, incline presses, lunges, rows, and bicycle crunches.

Stop relying on bulky gym machines that isolate your muscles; standing functional patterns are the secret to rebuilding a ...

The word “toning” is something of a joke in many fitness circles, because it’s a word that’s thrown around when people mean other things. Sometimes it’s a code word for being thin, as when somebody ...

I recently came across images of women athletes from Howard Schatz’s (2002) book Athletes. These black-and-white pictures depict women ranging from 94 pounds to 240 pounds and from 5’ 0” to 6’ 2”.

Eating enough to build muscle while still keeping body fat in check can be a challenge for anyone who wants to feel stronger, fitter, and more confident without obsessing over calories. For many women ...

The difference between building muscle and toning is a subtle one because both goals start out with the same basics: lift weights and eat protein. The true difference comes after a baseline of muscle ...

African cultures have long emphasized the importance of physical fitness and wellness, with many traditional exercises ...

Don Saladino has trained Hollywood A-listers including Blake Lively, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt. His approach is to boost the metabolism by eating enough, sleeping well, and strength training.

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson revealed on social media that her twin girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic ...