Researchers propose "exercise mimetics" (exercise pills) to treat depression by hacking the muscle-brain axis for those unable to physically exercise.

Experts say even though walking helps maintain health, it does not significantly increase muscle mass, enhance athletic performance or fully optimise bone strength ...

Building bigger biceps is one of the most common fitness goals we all share and for good reason. Strong arms don’t just look impressive; they help us lift groceries, carry kids, improve posture and ...

Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

The evolution of human hands is one of the most important – and overlooked – stories of our origin. Now, new fossil evidence ...

Weightlifter Joseph Black was still legally a child when videos on social media introduced him to a dangerous shortcut to a better, stronger, body.

Anatomists and health researchers have observed that people often report persistent tiredness, disrupted sleep, and lower stamina in their 40s, even when they are otherwise healthy ...

Chimpanzees may look like smaller, hairier versions of humans, but when a full-grown chimp decides to throw its weight around, the difference is stark. Their strength is not just a gym-rat talking ...

Doing less in the gym can lead to more muscle growth. If you train high-level executives, like I do, one pattern shows up fast: discipline isn’t the problem—bandwidth is. Long workouts don’t survive ...

Céline Dion captures the Canadian superstar experiencing a devastating seizure triggered by stiff person syndrome, with cameras rolling as she loses bodily control on a massage table. Dion insisted ...

Share on Pinterest An Australian study suggests that HIIT exercises could be optimal for body composition in older age. Image credit: rbkomar/Getty Images A study suggests high-intensity interval ...