There are more than 600 muscles in the human body. Muscles are attached to the bone by tendons and work in pairs to allow for smooth movement. To move a joint, one muscle contracts while the other ...

A personal trainer outlines the benefits of isometrics and 10 of the best isometric exercises to build muscle.

Trainers explain why abduction vs. adduction are really two sides of the same important fitness coin, and how to strengthen ...

Pilates routine is designed to help you build strength, flexibility, and control, all while celebrating your unique body.

Strengthening often overlooked muscles is key to overall fitness and injury prevention. Learn how to incorporate them into ...

A trainer explains what partial reps are, how to perform them correctly, and why they’re a valuable tool for building muscle ...

It’s not just muscles that need training. A little time with connectors like tendons, ligaments and joints can go a long way.

Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a robotic leg with ...

Using electro-hydraulic actuators, this technology mimics biological muscle movements, offering enhanced adaptability and ...

The pike stretch can often feel like one of the most painful stretches because it targets multiple areas of tightness, ...

A new study shows that the body's muscles sense mechanical pressure. This new discovery has important implications for movement neuroscience and may improve the design of training and rehabilitation ...

The first user of a myokinetic prosthesis was able to perform everyday actions such as pouring water into a glass, opening a ...