Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

The evolution of human hands is one of the most important – and overlooked – stories of our origin. Now, new fossil evidence ...

A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

Weightlifter Joseph Black was still legally a child when videos on social media introduced him to a dangerous shortcut to a ...

Anatomists and health researchers have observed that people often report persistent tiredness, disrupted sleep, and lower stamina in their 40s, even when they are otherwise healthy ...

Chimpanzees may look like smaller, hairier versions of humans, but when a full-grown chimp decides to throw its weight around, the difference is stark. Their strength is not just a gym-rat talking ...

It’s the riskiest type of fat to carry, but scientists have been studying belly fat for decades. Here’s what you can glean ...

According to YouGov surveys, 15 per cent of British men and 22 per cent of US men believe they could beat a chimpanzee in a ...

Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn a lesser-known issue is on the rise, particularly ...

Doing less in the gym can lead to more muscle growth. If you train high-level executives, like I do, one pattern shows up fast: discipline isn’t the problem—bandwidth is. Long workouts don’t survive ...

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after ...

As temperatures dip below freezing, two areas of our bodies help to regulate our response, or the response of a winter ...