Figuring out how many sets and reps to do, what exercises to try, and where to start can be daunting, and it’s one of the main reasons many people opt for a personal trainer or group classes. Once you ...

He and his colleagues have found that even five- to 10-minute bursts of an exercise with an intensity like running, and as ...

When it comes to building muscle—or any fitness routine, for that matter—most people assume that more is more. More sets, more reps, more time in the gym must mean more gains. Right? From there, ...

A new study in trained lifters suggests one hard set per exercise, twice a week, may deliver more muscle than most people expect. Volume is the gold standard in muscle building. Bodybuilders chase it, ...