Next in our wellness series, I want to explain about exercise and what happens to our muscles as we age. Our 40s mark a turning point in the aging process. We enter our 40s averaging about 30% muscle, ...

We tried out the following foam rollers both before and after workouts as a way to warm up muscles and reduce aches. We also whipped them out after runs (anything from 5km to 15km ...

Whatever the case, sticking to the same exercises isn't always possible—or ideal. So, I've put together 12 muscle-building exercise alternatives to squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. Switching up ...

Do three sets of 12 to 15 reps. The reverse curl is a great exercise because it targets both the biceps and the outer forearm muscles. Stand with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells in your hands ...

Each variation targets different muscle groups and offers varying levels of difficulty. From weighted goblet squats to balance-challenging single-leg squats, these exercises aim to strengthen and ...

Multifidus and erector spinae (the muscles along the spine) Identifying the correct exercises to work these muscle groups is an important first step. Here are several exercises that specifically ...

When you start a fitness programme, make sure to give importance to exercises for core strength. It is the central part of your body, which includes your stomach, lower back, pelvis, and hips. You ...

Now, a new study provides robust evidence that single-set training (yes, just one set) is effective and efficient at increasing muscle growth, strength, endurance, and power. More progress in less ...

Abdominal stretches, standing muscle stretches, hip exercises, and lunges may help reduce pressure on a compressed nerve, easing the symptoms of meralgia paresthetica. Meralgia paresthetica ...

standing up quickly from a chair can be power training because it trains the muscles to supply a rapid force. (Strength training and power training can use the same exercises, just at different ...

These exercises target deep abdominal muscles, the lower back, hips, and pelvis, promoting better balance and flexibility. Pilates core exercises can also reduce the risk of injury by improving muscle ...

The MYC gene drives muscle growth and adapts to exercise but wanes with age, affecting recovery. Research shows MYC alone can mimic exercise effects, though its oncogenic risks demand cautious ...