30 seconds is not enough (usually).

Getting bigger and stronger is a beautifully simple science. You lift something heavy, stress your muscles, eat, rest and repeat. Do this with enough intensity and consistency, and you'll grow big and ...

Figuring out how many sets and reps to do, what exercises to try, and where to start can be daunting, and it’s one of the main reasons many people opt for a personal trainer or group classes. Once you ...

When it comes to building muscle—or any fitness routine, for that matter—most people assume that more is more. More sets, more reps, more time in the gym must mean more gains. Right? From there, ...

In the fitness world, the focus is usually on how much weight you lift, the number of reps, or the intensity of your cardio. But there's a silent yet crucial factor that determines the effectiveness ...

Objective To determine how distinct combinations of resistance training prescription (RTx) variables (load, sets and frequency) affect muscle strength and hypertrophy. Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, ...

The specific moves you pick for each pair matter. In a superset, your two paired exercises work opposing muscle groups, Watts ...

It’s a common misconception that lifting weights automatically leads to a bulky physique. But just the act of lifting weights doesn’t cause you to become “jacked.” It’s all about your strategy — how ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...