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Building strength, not shrinking: Why gaining muscle is the real New Year fitness goal

While many people start the year focused on weight loss, a growing number are shifting their attention toward building lean ...

The uncomfortable truth about building muscle and eight golden rules for strength training in midlife

As you get older, experts advise increasing strength training to help burn calories and keep your metabolism firing. But if ...
Health

11 Muscle-Building Foods That Support Strength and Faster Gains

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

6 Chair Exercises That Build Leg Muscle Better Than Squats After 65 (No Strain)

Chair exercises for leg strength after 65, 6 no-strain moves from certified trainer Michael Betts, with form cues and sets.

Want to Build Sculpted Muscles? You Need to Be Training For Hypertrophy (Plus, What Even Is Hypertrophy?)

Plus, exactly how to train to sculpt your muscles.
The Conversation

How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age

Matthew Lees is supported by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship award (Funding Reference Number 187773). Tom Janssen does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...

Here’s exactly how much protein you need to build 1 lb. of muscle

It might be more than you think.

‘I Strength-Trained for the First Time at 68. This Workout Combo Helped Me Grow Major Muscle.’

After a bad fall at 67, Karen Cokely came back even stronger.

5 Daily Exercises That Restore Muscle Faster Than Gym Machines After 45

Daily exercises to build muscle after 45, with expert coaching cues, to improve strength, balance, and muscle retention.
CNET

Build a Strength Training Workout Program That Will Make 2026 Your Strongest Year

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Kim Kardashian's trainer shares a 5-minute workout you can do anywhere to build muscle and burn fat

Kim Kardashian's trainer Senada Greca said five minutes of exercise a day is enough to get started to build strength, burn ...
Men's Journal

UFC Strength Coach Reveals the Muscle-Building Keys Men Miss in Hybrid Training

The key muscle-building mistakes men make while hybrid training, which a UFC strength coach says can make a significant difference. Nutrition is crucial in hybrid training; many men lack adequate ...