New research confirms that despite natural declines, it’s absolutely possible to regain strength, rebuild muscle and stay ...

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 ...

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...

Have you ever heard the term, the "middle aged spread?" It refers to our propensity to gain weight around the mid-section when we enter middle age. Why are we more prone to gaining weight as we age, ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A wave of research over the past few years has made it clear that a strength training habit is really ...

Building muscle is a common goal, but it comes with a lot of questions, especially about nutrition. As a dietitian, I often hear people ask, “How much protein do I need to build muscle?” The interest ...

Overall, the dominant message was simple: progressive overload is the mechanism that reliably drives muscle growth, ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...