Walk into any gym and you’ll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it’s easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...

If you've let your workout routine slide, the first time back in the gym can be a humbling experience. Your shoulders quake and quads tremble at what were once easy lifts. Luckily, research suggests ...

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A study from researchers in Finland shows that people can take more than two months off from the gym and quickly regain their strength when they get back to it. Scientists cite muscle memory. As we ...

Ever skip the gym for a few days… and suddenly realize it's been three weeks? Whether it was work, travel, injury, or life just getting in the way, that creeping thought hits: Did I just lose all my ...

Step into the right gym, and you’ll notice it immediately. An energy that goes beyond the clanking of weights and the beat of the music. It’s the fist bumps between strangers after a hard set. It’s ...

The 1980s ushered in a wave of fitness trends, from step aerobics and home workout videos to spandex and leg warmers. It was also a defining decade for bodybuilding and strength training. As the ...

Crossing the 40-year mark in 2025 brings wisdom, confidence, and new fitness goals, but it also shifts how bodies build muscle. Aging slows muscle repair, with 1% annual loss possible without effort, ...