Build muscle like an Olympian with 4 tips to help you get the most out of your time at the gym

Olympic legend Katie Ledecky loves training. Her workout tips make it easier to exercise to build muscle, strength, and speed ...

Strength training vs hypertrophy: the key differences (and which you should do first)

Understanding the many different methods of training that exist can be confusing to beginners and strength training veterans alike, but it's essential for building a routine that's aligned with your ...
Verywell Health

How Much Protein You Need Every Day to Build Muscle

To build muscle mass, you need around 0.5–0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Here's why and other factors ...

When can my kids start going for a run with me?

Running with your kids can be a great way to spend time together and build some healthy habits. But when is the right age to ...

These workouts have helped me build total-body muscle and strength as a working mom of three

"Anything is possible when you stop letting limits define you and just make it work." ...
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 ...
Runner's World

This is how many press-ups it takes to build muscle and why all runners should be doing them

The push-up (or press-up, or push-up, take your pick) is the do-everything, no-kit exercise for the upper body – and maybe one of the best overall exercises you can do, period. Every body is different ...
New York Post

6 ways to stop muscle loss as you get older — besides just lifting heavy

Pumping iron isn’t the only way to pump the brakes on age-related muscle loss. While weight training has long been lauded as the key to building and maintaining muscle mass, experts say there are ...
Rolling Out

The truth about protein and muscle building revealed

Protein stands as the cornerstone of muscle development, functioning as the primary nutrient responsible for repairing and building muscle tissue after physical activity. When you exercise, ...
CNN

Even modest strength training can counter age-related decline

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 Solutions for Back ...
USA Today

Protein is vital for building muscle. But how much is too much?

If you're looking to build muscle, hitting the gym might be your first move. But how does protein intake factor into your bulking plan? The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.36 ...
The Indianapolis Star

Season for Sharing: Kids learn the power of literacy at Building a Rainbow

Barbara Shoup remembers when she taught a freewriting class to fifth graders, one little girl was stumped, struggling to scrawl her pencil across the page. Shoup went up to the girl, “one of those ...