For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by ...

As a runner, I know the importance of a strong lower body. Without my weekly leg workout I find I'm more susceptible to knee pain, muscle injuries and other horrible aches that hold me back. This ...

As a runner, strength training is a non-negotiable part of my routine. As I'm less than three weeks out from my first marathon, I've also been focusing on recovering properly; ensuring I'm resting ...

Researchers report in a study of muscle pump action in the context of chronic lower-limb edema. They found that body posture and exercise habits affect the blood pumping action of muscles in the leg, ...

It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

While walking can help develop muscular endurance (a.k.a., your muscles’ ability to sustain exercise for long periods of time ...