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.
Fitgurú on MSN

Progressive overload: The proven training principle that builds muscle faster and smarter

Strategic progression in your workouts is the missing link between training hard and achieving real, long-term muscle growth.

Wait, What's the Difference Between Strength Training and Hypertrophy? Which is Aligned With Your Goals?

Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.
Runner's World

Can You Build Muscle While Marathon Training?

Strength training for a marathon helps you prevent injury and chase faster miles, but can you actually build muscle in the process? While it’s technically possible to build muscle while running many ...

Exercise prevents muscle loss as we age: Here's how

Scientists have discovered how exercise protects aging muscles by suppressing DEAF1, a molecule they identified as a driver ...

Your bone structure sets a ceiling on muscle growth – here's what that means for your training

MRI data shows skeletal frame size predicts muscle potential better than height, weight or BMI ...
NPR

Strength training does more than build muscle. Its hidden benefits are massive

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 ...
Health.com

How Much Strength Training Do You Really Need to Gain Muscle? Probably Less Than You Think

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...