Many people start strength training because they want to build muscle. That’s a great goal – building muscle can help you ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

The calf muscles play a vital role in blood circulation. They are often called the body's second heart. Strong calf muscles improve venous return and prevent blood pooling. Sedentary lifestyles weaken ...

Struggling to tone your thighs despite regular workouts? Fitness trainer Anjali Yadav says 1 simple move might be all you need to strengthen and slim the area.

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

This week, I have a few tips for core activation, and I'll introduce an exercise that demonstrates how simple and effective it can be. All too often, the term "core" is isolated to just the abdominals ...

The muscles in the wrist and hands have been tied to longevity and quality of life. Why is that, and how can you strengthen them? By Connie Chang A solid grip is a huge help when playing sports or ...

Exercise can have benefits at the level of neurons, through chemical and mechanical effects, researchers find. The discovery could inform exercise-related therapies for repairing damaged and ...

As we get older we lose our flexibility and things such as bending down to put shoes and socks on get a bit more challenging. Here, Nadya Fairweather, founder of u-shape.co.uk recommends a stretch to ...

The calf muscles are often referred to as the "second heart" because they act as natural pumps returning venous blood from the legs to the heart, fighting the force of gravity. This process is ...