When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...

Exercise has long been linked to better health and a longer life, especially when paired with a balanced diet and good stress management. But scientists are still trying to determine what type of ...

Some people lose weight slower than others after workouts, and a research team found a reason. They studied what happens to mice that cannot produce signal molecules that respond specifically to short ...

Spring is a good time to mix up your routine, which has big benefits for strength and endurance — while keeping things interesting. By Hannah Singleton Say you go to the gym and pick up the same pair ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cost of gym memberships and the hassle of commuting can make staying fit feel like a chore. It's a common discussion on ...

Strength training should be a staple of any fitness routine. In addition to increasing muscle strength and mass, regular strength training helps maintain strong bones, improve balance and offers ...

Some people lose weight slower than others after workouts, and a Kobe University research team found a reason. They studied what happens to mice that cannot produce signal molecules that respond ...

The Kobe University endocrinologist OGAWA Wataru unraveled the physiological role of the different versions of a signal molecule that links exercise and its effects. They found that mice lacking a ...