SPEND ENOUGH TIME in the gym (or consume enough fitness-related content online), and you’re sure to encounter plenty of physiology terms. If you’re not a trainer yourself or you never took any type of ...

TRAINING EFFECTIVELY MEANS training smart. There are plenty of gym-centric terms floating around the fitness zeitgeist that won’t necessarily help you become stronger or build more muscle, especially ...

Stretch-mediated hypertrophy is an area of research that's caused quite a stir, especially if you are interested in simple tricks to get the most out of your sets. The concept includes focusing on ...

Strong legs form the foundation of a healthy, functional body – and you don’t need complex routines to build them effectively. Research shows you’ll achieve optimal results by keeping your leg ...

Plantar flexion is a movement in which the top of your foot points away from your leg. You use plantar flexion whenever you stand on the tip of your toes or point your toes. Every person’s natural ...

Background Limb asymmetries have been identified as a significant predictor of injury risk. However, the natural boundaries of variation in a non-injured population using clinically relevant and ...