IF YOUR MAIN FITNESS goal is to add mass and chisel out your figure, then the thought of building "lean muscle" likely sounds ...

To follow in the sandal-clad footsteps of Russell Crowe’s Oscar-winning performance of Maximus in Gladiator is not for the ...

Pilates may be the better option if you're looking to improve other facets of your fitness, like core stability, balance, and body awareness, Franke says. And if you’re healing from an injury, Pilates ...

Lean mass includes muscle, bones, ligaments ... very low-calorie diets or periods of really intense cardio exercise -- there's no real protocol for body recomposition. Fat loss ultimately comes ...

We know protein is a key macronutrient in any diet — and it’s not just for the bodybuilders. Protein helps build and maintain ...

There’s no ... exercises have the further benefit of boosting muscle strength during this time. The fact that working out and mindful eating go hand in hand in preserving lean mass is ...

Not that quad exercises ... muscle mass gained. How: Stand in front of a box, with your feet hip-width apart, dumbbells at your sides. Step one foot up on top and drive your foot into the box ...

Make sure to engage your core throughout the entire exercise. Start in a plank position from your hands, with your core engaged and back flat. Quickly drive one knee toward your chest and return ...

Muscular atrophy is the thinning, wasting, or loss of muscle tissue, leading to decreased strength and mass ... chest up and knees aligned with your toes. Lower your body until the thighs are no ...

Everyone finds their own unique source of fitness motivation: half-marathons, yoga contortions, wedding slim-downs. Me? I’m ...