Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

The most effective exercise routines include both cardio and strength training.Cardio exercise is critical to maintaining ...

Muscular strength also improves overall sports performance through increases in stability and strength in the prime mover muscles (or the muscles mostly in charge of motion in a joint), like your ...

An annual trip to your primary care doctor's office starts with an assessment of your vital signs: heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen level and temperature. It will also include ...

Time is a precious commodity, so if spending less of it in the gym sounds good to you, single-set training is worth a try.

While we may refer generally to ourselves or someone else as fit, there are many components of fitness. It’s a general term that lacks the specificity you might need to improve in your particular ...

Data are scarce regarding the benefits of strength training for muscular dystrophies, for which there are no cures. Strength training to ameliorate the effects of muscular dystrophies (MDs) was found ...

Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...

LAWRENCE — Even casual football watchers could tell you there are different body types based on the player’s position. Linemen are big with a lot of body mass, and wide receivers are smaller and ...

Strength has been tied to a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, but you don't need to overdo the weightlifting to reap the benefits, according to a new study. Strength has been tied to a lower risk of Type ...