Study shows greater muscle area in men leads increased risk of heart disease; it's different for muscle density. Body composition -- often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle -- is ...

Do a dynamic warm-up: Begin with a five to 10 minute walk, jog, or jumping jacks to prepare your muscles for exercise.

IF YOU'RE HOPING to gain muscle, eating so-called bulking foods are essential. “Bulking increases size and muscle density,” says Julia Long, MPPD, RD, performance dietitian with RC13 Sports. 'Bulking' ...

Muscle and fat weigh the same in pounds. The key difference is not in weight, but in density. Muscle is denser than fat, taking up less space in a body. A very muscular person will therefore look ...

Strength training isn’t just for the young. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mallinath G recommends 5exercises to improve bone health ...

A new study claimed men with larger abdominal muscles are at a greater risk of heart disease later in life. “It’s an observational study. So men with larger abdominal muscle, we’re more likely to get ...

Explore the truth behind the myth that fat turns into muscle. Learn how to effectively lose fat and gain muscle ...

Gaining muscle after 40 is absolutely possible—and choosing the right supplements can make the journey safer, smarter, and far more effective.

It’s the health message that has almost become a mantra: if you want to prevent loss of muscle and bone density, eat a ...

Maintaining physical fitness and muscle mass as we age can be a daunting challenge in today’s fast-paced world. Age-related muscle loss, known scientifically as sarcopenia, is a common issue that many ...

Britta Larsen leads a group that used computed tomography scans from the early 2000s to determine men with greater muscle area have greater risk of coronary heart disease. Body composition — often ...