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 ...

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Losing fat and building muscle are like the Holy Grail of fitness combination. But in practice, it’s not that easy to achieve both at the same time. Each requires specific diet and exercise approaches ...

There are too many benefits of walking to count—but is muscle growth one of them? Walking to build muscle is possible, especially if you’re new to fitness. However, the cardio staple needs to be ...

Building muscle seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, as it should be. Packing on lean mass has benefits for your metabolism, blood sugar, daily functioning, and longevity, just to name some of the ...

Ever wonder why some people seem to pack on muscle effortlessly while others spend months in the gym with little to show for it? Muscle growth isn't just about lifting weights -- it's a complex ...

How long does it take to build muscle is not, of course, a question with a simple answer, despite what the TikToks or Reels promising to unlock the one thing you need to get big might suggest. In fact ...

When it comes to our fitness routine, summer can throw a wrench in even the best-laid plans. Erratic schedules make it more difficult to consistently prioritize workouts, hot weather can make ...

Strength training for a marathon helps you prevent injury and chase faster miles, but can you actually build muscle in the process? While it’s technically possible to build muscle while running many ...

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The push-up (or press-up) is the do-everything, no-kit exercise for the upper body – and maybe one of the best overall exercises you can do, period. If your motivations are more immediately ...