Muscular strength is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force. It’s crucial not just for athletes, as developing muscular strength helps with daily activities, enhances overall ...

Share on Pinterest Research suggests that short bursts of daily exercise may be more beneficial for muscles. The Good Brigade/Getty Images A new study finds that exercising briefly five days a week ...

Researchers have identified a gene that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential for the development of therapeutic treatments to mimic some of the ...

Scientists have discovered a gene, activated by exercise, which is responsible for building muscle strength. The find also opens the possibility of treatments that offer some of the health benefits ...

Think you always need long, slow strength sessions to build strength and burn fat? Think again. New research suggests that high-intensity circuit training—workouts that pack multiple strength moves ...

Strength training involves different types of muscle contractions with unique benefits, according to a personal trainer. Eccentric exercise involves lengthening, helping increase muscle size by ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...