You can't 'tone' muscle, so here's what is really happening when you build muscle definition, and why you need to know about ...

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 ...

Starting your day with quick morning exercises can be a game-changer, especially for those over 50 looking to maintain their health, tone muscles, and burn fat. As we age, maintaining muscle mass and ...

Eating just 5 percent more calories daily can do the trick.

Eating healthy foods, creating a skin care regimen, improving sleep, and incorporating exercise are effective approaches to enhance wellness at any age. But what if there were a way to also be ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The word “toning” is ...

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”.

The postpartum period is a time of profound transformation for a woman’s body, and one of the most noticeable changes is the loss of muscle mass. During pregnancy, women undergo significant hormonal ...