Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

There are a million and one workout routines out there, but which one is right for you?  Here's how to structure your weekly ...

I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...

Danielle “Nellie” Bruns, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, has received a five-year, $1.78 million research grant from the National Institutes ...

MIT scientists find that motor neuron growth increased significantly over 5 days in response to biochemical (left) and mechanical (right) signals related to exercise. The green ball represents cluster ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Working out your face the way you work out your body makes sense. Muscles respond to movement, circulation ...