Want to Build Sculpted Muscles? You Need to Be Training For Hypertrophy (Plus, What Even Is Hypertrophy?)

Plus, exactly how to train to sculpt your muscles.

Building muscle doesn’t always look obvious – these 10 subtle signs prove your training is working

Building muscle doesn’t always look the way you'd expect. Even if you've been consistent with your training, sometimes ...
NPR

Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4-step routine

Before Anna Cockrell became a professional track and field athlete, she didn't always cool down or stretch after exercising. Between night classes and early morning practice in college, she didn't ...
Outside

New Study: Lactic Acid Doesn't Actually Cause That Burning Feeling. Here's What Does.

Like all great villains, lactic acid has been misunderstood. We’ve been blaming it for the pain we suffer during intense exercise for more than two centuries. There’s nothing worse, we say, than the ...
The New York Times

Should You Always Be Sore After a Workout?

“No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true. Ask Well “No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true.
TheHealthSite

Feeling Stiffer In Winter? How Cold Weather Affects Your Joints And Muscles

Feeling stiffer in winter? Know how cold weather impacts joints and muscles, causes pain and stiffness, and discover simple ...
CNN

Obliques: The overlooked core muscles that support your spine, posture and balance

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...
UUHC Health Feed

Muscle Strain (Pulled Muscle) Injuries

A pulled muscle is an injury to your muscle fibers. Muscle fibers are the large cells that make up your muscles. Your muscles allow you to move when they contract and relax. Many people use the terms ...