I had a personal experience with this when I was going through physical therapy, trying to strengthen atrophied muscles in my left side that were far weaker than my right side. I wasn’t able to walk ...

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...

When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re strengthening your quadriceps, your hamstrings and your upper calf muscles. The muscles on the sides of your hips, however, aren’t growing ...

January is one of the busiest months of the year for gyms, as people return to exercise after weeks or months of reduced ...

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and ...

You’re getting out of the car after a long drive, or up from your computer after a stressful workday, and there it is—that tight, achy feeling in your neck. Your first instinct is to pull your head ...

Lawrence Hayes has received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust, and the Physiological Society.

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...

From Hyrox to Pilates, resistance bands and even yoga, experts explain what actually builds muscles – and why it gets harder ...