You can't 'tone' muscle, so here's what is really happening when you build muscle definition, and why you need to know about ...

Eating just 5 percent more calories daily can do the trick.

Estimates suggest there are more than 650 skeletal muscles in the human body. Muscles perform a variety of functions that are essential to life. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones via tendons and ...

Morning exercises for waist bulge after 45: a CSCS shares 4 moves and a set-rep plan to feel tighter fast.

In the realm of muscle development, it can be beneficial to include supplements into an all-inclusive fitness plan. The supplement industry is overflowed with numerous options, however, those ...

Eating healthy foods, creating a skin care regimen, improving sleep, and incorporating exercise are effective approaches to enhance wellness at any age. But what if there were a way to also be ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The word “toning” is ...

The concept of "toning" is a myth — the "toned" look really means having muscle, and low enough body fat to see that definition. It's understandable to be nervous about gaining weight after you've ...

I recently came across images of women athletes from Howard Schatz’s (2002) book Athletes. These black-and-white pictures depict women ranging from 94 pounds to 240 pounds and from 5’ 0” to 6’ 2”.