Physical fitness in kids refers to their ability to perform physical activity. Their fitness level is not only important for success in sports and athletics, but also for good health. Aerobic fitness ...

This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I’d recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years old, in youth sports. During my four ...

WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

Some of the best muscle-building foods include protein-rich chicken, salmon, and lentils. You can pair dietary changes with ...

In the short-term, hypertrophy training causes microtrauma to the muscle, making it break down and leading to tiny tears.

Research shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for mood, and it helps protect joints and bones. A ...

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

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