Weight Loss
Men Obsessed With Being Fit Often Struggle With Drinking and Depression
The real problem isn’t a thin ideal—it’s a muscular one, a new study shows.
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You First Start Working Out
Often referred to as 'newbie gains,' the effect is not purely psychological.
Does Exercising Before Breakfast Help You Burn More Fat?
Critics like to say that fasted cardio is a catabolic menace that will strip away the muscle you’ve worked so hard to build.
How to Lose Weight and Build Muscle at the Same Time
Gaining strength while burning fat isn't easy to do, but research shows that it is possible.
How Fast Can You Expect to Build Muscle Naturally?
An expert trainer explains the role of genetics, muscle memory, and lifestyle when you're trying to gain as much strength as possible—without turning to supplements or steroids.
Your Favorite Celebrity’s Workout Routine Probably Won’t Work For You
You could do everything right, but your body might not respond the way you're expecting.
Your Pre-Workout Supplements Might Contain Some Shady Ingredients
“Many claims on supplement labels are usually, if not always, based on exaggerated research findings."
A Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Fasting
A personal trainer with more than 20 years of experience on the diet explains the pros and cons.
Building Muscle Doesn’t Require Lifting Until You Can’t Lift Anymore
Here’s a closer look at the science of muscle fatigue and what it all means for gaining strength.
Not Getting Enough Sleep Makes it a Lot Harder to Get in Shape
Among other things, sleep deprivation has been shown to increase the loss of muscle when you go on a diet.
When You Work Out Might Affect How Much Muscle You Gain
New research sheds light on when most people should train.
I Thought I Was Gaining Weight, Then Doctors Found a 20-Pound Cyst on My Ovaries
No matter how much I worked out, my stomach refused to shrink. Turns out I wasn't gaining weight, I was just carrying a fluid-filled nightmare.