Why do you get sore muscles from exercise, and does being sore mean you did a good workout? Can you prevent or get rid of muscle soreness? Read on to find out. You’ve probably felt it: the day or two ...

If you notice that your handshake is getting weaker, a walk to the car with groceries is becoming more difficult or lifting yourself out of a chair is sometimes a struggle, you may be experiencing ...

Don't get us wrong--cardio exercises like running on a treadmill or cycling around your neighborhood has many health benefits. But it isn't the only form of exercise that can give your body a boost.

Those stiff, painful spots can take up to two weeks to go away on their own. Sophie Walster/iStock via Getty Images Plus Imagine you’ve just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think of bulking, you may call to mind bodybuilders or power lifters, but that would only be ...

A muscle cramp is an unexpected tightening or contraction of one or more muscles in the body. These involuntary episodes can be quite painful as the muscle contracts and is unable to relax. They may ...

Muscle memory isn't just about muscles; it's your brain and nervous system adapting to repeated movements, making them ...

I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...