How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think

If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength ...
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This Is How Long It Takes To Put On A Pound Of Muscle—And What Can Help Speed Up The Process

Building muscle is crucial for overall well-being...but it isn’t as easy as you may think. In fact, physical therapist Shannon Ritchey is on her own journey of adding muscle—the new mom has a goal to ...

5 Exercises Men Over 50 Should Do Every Morning to Rebuild Lost Muscle

Morning exercises for men over 50 to rebuild muscle fast, with CSCS Jarrod Nobbe’s expert routine and form tips.
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Muscle Activation Technique therapy is better than stretching and massage for recovery – here's how to do it

Still dealing with a tight hip or weak glute - despite all the foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening? Or, maybe you’ve had an injury that keeps flaring up, even though you thought it was finally ...
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How Much Protein Do You Need To Eat To Put On 1 Lb. Of Muscle?

Picture this: You’ve finally committed to a strength training routine and you’re feeling strong. But now you’re deep in the numbers. Reps...sets...weight ...
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The surprising habit that speeds up muscle loss after 60

Ready to hear something surprising (and pretty depressing)? According to scientific research, the body starts to lose muscle as early as our 30s, with a gradual decline of between 3 and 8% per decade.