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If you like to train for strength—think big compound movements in the four- to six-rep rage—try capping off your manly sets with a lightweight finisher. Sports scientists at the University of Tsukuba put two sets of male athletes through four weeks of workouts in which the subjects trained with...

Here are 7 reasons why you should squat deep: 1. SQUATTING DEEP INCREASES GLUTE ACTIVITY In 2002, Caterisano et al. investigated squat depth and EMG activity of the quads, hams, and glutes. While quad and ham activity didn't change, glute max activity increased with increasing depth. I should...

When it comes to reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, whittling your waistline could be more important than shifting the number on the scale. Almost 40% of American adults are obese, which increases the odds of developing diseases such as stroke, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and...

Older people could be at greater risk for negative consequences of consuming high-salt diet Aging is associated with a number of changes that cause the body to function less efficiently, including the way the body controls water and sodium levels. Research has shown that as humans and animals...