Forget the "meathead" stereotypes; heavy lower-body training is actually a high-performance fuel injection for your cognitive health and emotional resilience.

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

A 72-year-old athlete shares a beginner-friendly bodyweight routine designed to preserve strength, balance and independence ...

Most people focus on the major leg muscles like the quads, glutes, and hamstrings on lower body days, often while totally neglecting inner-thigh exercises. But the inner thigh muscles are responsible ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

Leg strength exercises after 55 to do in the morning, with a podiatrist’s tips for safer form, balance, and mobility.

The bodybuilder was known for his muscular legs, but is Tom Platz's workout safe for the average gym goer? Experts weigh in on the best way to build leg muscle. If the Tom Platz leg workout had a ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

Not only women notice changes in their bodies around menopause. Men also experience shifts in body composition, potential ...

Activation exercises aren't actually necessary to activate your muscles, but they do have some sneaky benefits when placed in ...

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 ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...