If getting stronger is one of your fitness goals, you’re on the right track to better overall health. There are a lot of good reasons to build muscle and get stronger. Being strong makes it easier to ...

Whether you want to achieve or avoid a muscular look, you should know how muscle changes your body for the better. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

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.

Traditional bodybuilding advice has been to push workouts to the point of failure, and that soreness is an indicator of effectiveness. But recent studies show there’s another way Until pretty recently ...