Teenagers' bodies change fast. Bones grow, muscles develop, and balance is altered. Adolescence can be a time of high energy, ...

When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as dribbling a soccer ball or playing “Happy Birthday” on the piano. But ...

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

Many workout programs divide up exercises by the muscles they work. They'll tell you to do a bench press for your chest, a lunge for your legs, a seated row for your back. You can train like that, but ...

Once again, 30-day fitness challenges are all the rage on social media. Whether it's a family workout challenge, a flat-abs-in-30-days challenge, or a popular 10-minutes-of-yoga-a-day-for-30-days ...

A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests quick bursts of moderate-intensity exercise can help your body use amino acids from your meals, which helps you build muscle. Researchers found ...

Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from ...