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 ...

Achieving strong, defined arms or legs is about more than just lifting weights. A ton goes into growing your muscles—and that includes proper nutrition, recovery, and working out in a specific way.

Building muscle remains one of fitness culture’s most misunderstood pursuits. Despite countless hours spent in gyms across America, many people struggle to see meaningful changes in their physiques.

When you train your muscles (either by lifting weights, running, or doing resistance work), you create tiny microtears in your muscle fibers. While this might sound detrimental, it’s actually a good ...

From fad diets to detox drinks, many quick fixes promise fast results but often do more harm than good. For example, using apple cider vinegar excessively in the hope of burning fat can disturb ...

Muscle growth (hypertrophy) is not a quick process. It requires time, commitment, and consistency and is about more than lifting weights. It also involves a thoughtful training plan, eating adequately ...