Plenty of us are guilty of going to the gym, picking the heaviest weight we can find and lifting it for a small number of repetitions. While this might help us build bigger muscles, it doesn’t improve ...

When I’ve finished a long run, my leg muscles feel like they’re ablaze. By the last few seconds of planking, my abs feel like they’re burning and close to shaking. When the workout burn is real, it's ...

From squat jumps to snatches, you’d think that all you really need in your strength-training script to power your runs are exercises that require your muscles to move. After all, running itself is a ...

Time under contraction is not directly measured in a typical weight training program. Most people really don't even think about the number of seconds a given muscle is forced to work. Indirectly, ...

Do a dynamic warm-up: Begin with a five to 10 minute walk, jog, or jumping jacks to prepare your muscles for exercise.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When I’ve finished a long run, my leg muscles feel like they’re ablaze. By the last few seconds of ...