Does Exercising Before Breakfast Help You Burn More Fat?
Critics like to say that fasted cardio is a catabolic menace that will strip away the muscle you’ve worked so hard to build.
This Single Mom Trained Five Hours a Day for the NYC Marathon
She’s also a grad student, employed full-time, and hopes to qualify for the Paralympics.
How to Lose Weight and Build Muscle at the Same Time
Gaining strength while burning fat isn't easy to do, but research shows that it is possible.
How Fast Can You Expect to Build Muscle Naturally?
An expert trainer explains the role of genetics, muscle memory, and lifestyle when you're trying to gain as much strength as possible—without turning to supplements or steroids.
A Short Run May Help You Focus Better Than Meditating
Moderate exercise translates to immediate benefits for brain functioning, a new study shows.
Your Favorite Celebrity’s Workout Routine Probably Won’t Work For You
You could do everything right, but your body might not respond the way you're expecting.
Your Pre-Workout Supplements Might Contain Some Shady Ingredients
“Many claims on supplement labels are usually, if not always, based on exaggerated research findings."
Setu Yoga Has a Plan to Make Yoga Less Skinny and White
This yoga collective is making room for leaders from marginalized groups.
Building Muscle Doesn’t Require Lifting Until You Can’t Lift Anymore
Here’s a closer look at the science of muscle fatigue and what it all means for gaining strength.
Not Getting Enough Sleep Makes it a Lot Harder to Get in Shape
Among other things, sleep deprivation has been shown to increase the loss of muscle when you go on a diet.
The Choreographer From ‘Pose’ Taught Me How to Vogue
Leiomy Maldonado says voguing is all about freestyle and self-expression—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
When You Work Out Might Affect How Much Muscle You Gain
New research sheds light on when most people should train.