Forget the "meathead" stereotypes; heavy lower-body training is actually a high-performance fuel injection for your cognitive health and emotional resilience.

Leg day is the toughest workout of the week, no matter if you are a powerlifter, bodybuilder, strongman, or an athlete looking to improve performance. Training the legs demands intensity, energy, and ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Our legs carry us wherever we go, and it's tempting to pay them back by putting your feet up whenever possible. There's a time and a place for that, but personal trainers share that one of the best ...

Power is essential for aging well. Here’s how to increase yours. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Amanda Loudin After years of three to four weekly sessions of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a variety of gym equipment at your disposal is not always a guarantee. Life gets in the way, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever found yourself in a debate with your friends about which sport is better: running vs cycling?

Climbing stairs as fast as possible could be an effective way for older adults to strengthen their legs, a study suggests. It builds on past research showing that a staircase can be an effective ...

What’s the secret to gaining power in your swing and increasing distance off the tee? The answer is all in your legs. While focusing on the upper body like shoulders, arms along with your core muscles ...

3 Grupo Mixto de Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Exitoso UCLM-SESCAM, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha-Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha, IDISCAM, Toledo, Spain This PhD thesis aimed: (i) to assess ...