We know how to protect ourselves from bigger injuries — wearing a helmet while biking, holding the railing while walking down the stairs, choosing comfortable, supportive shoes. But sometimes, it’s ...

One of the major killers of muscle gains is overworking a particular muscle group and not allowing it enough time to effectively recover. The best push-pull-leg and upper/lower body workout splits aim ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

Hear the term “push-pull” workout, and you probably think of upper-body workouts in which you superset pushing exercises, like push-ups and bench presses, with pulling movements, like chin-ups and ...

“The posterior tibialis is a muscle that originates on the back, or posterior, part of the tibia and fibula (your lower leg bones), up close to your knee,” explains Cathlin Fitzgerald, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.

Strength training should be a staple of any fitness routine. In addition to increasing muscle strength and mass, regular strength training helps maintain strong bones, improve balance and offers ...

THE HAMSTRINGS, ONE of the major muscle groups in the legs, are invaluable for the types of movements performed by high-level athletes and everyday exercisers alike. Your hamstrings are essential for ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.