When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

A new study published in Aging (Aging-US) introduces a simple screening approach to estimate how quickly an individual’s muscles are aging. The method, based on functional and compositional measures, ...

If you're interested in building muscle, it's important to be realistic about how long it will take. Thanks to social media, many people expect to see quick results when focusing on their fitness to ...

Starting a new strength training program? Here's what you need to know about how long it takes to build muscle. When it comes to muscle building, it's all about repetition and being consistent with ...

The findings could have implications for robotics, prosthetics and energy efficient machines. John McGrath and José Alvarado with HillBot, a robot designed to test parameters of muscle strength and ...

This 7-minute bodyweight test after 60 uses wall sits, planks, and glute bridges to assess strength, stability, and endurance.

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...