Losing muscle with age is common, but research shows it’s possible to preserve and even gain strength well into your 70s, 80s ...

In response to a column I wrote a while ago regarding independent living in old age, and the importance of resistance training to preserve strength and muscle mass, I received an email from a man in ...

If you’ve ever set out to reduce body fat, or build muscle, or do both at once, you’ve been working toward a body recomposition goal—even if you didn’t know it. This approach isn’t just about the ...

Building muscle requires protein plus other nutrients to support muscle growth. Dietitians say nutrient-rich salmon is the best protein to build muscle. It’s rich in high-quality protein plus ...

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that ...

The physical changes that come with training are a sign that you are doing something right. They are a display of hard work, ...

There is scientific evidence to show the running promotes muscle growth. Research published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, for example, found that aerobic exercise can increase skeletal ...

It is easier to build muscle while we’re young, but keeping muscle mass gets more difficult as we age. Starting around age 30, you naturally begin to lose mass, typically at a rate of 3%-5% per decade ...

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A recent study looked at the effects of aerobic exercise on muscle mass and found that while it doesn’t help to build muscle, it can help maintain it. Researchers and experts suggest strength training ...