Keywords: Muscle
Total Results: 41

1. No More Muscle Cramps

   By Sarah Tuff, November 2008
   Cramps and side stitches can derail any workout. Here’s how to treat and prevent these painful contractions. READ ON ...

2. Critical Mass

   By Carla Birnberg, October 2008
   Do you have trouble putting on muscle mass? Learn the right way to gain the healthy weight you want.
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3. Instruments of Change

   By Jenny Lui, October 2008
   Feeling a little stiff after surgery? Suffering from a sports injury and need to get back in the game 10 minutes ago? The... READ ON ...

4. Pause for Power

   By Matt Fitzgerald, June 2008
   Adding a short pause at the end of a tough set can help you overcome plateaus in your resistance-training routine.
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5. Muscle Bound

   By Kelle Walsh, June 2008
   Bothered by muscle tightness, soreness and strain? A hands-on, biomechanics-based treatment called MAT can soothe discomfort, improve... READ ON ...

6. The Tabata Tune-Up

   By Matt Fitzgerald, March 2008
   The Tabata Protocol isn't easy, but it can dramatically increase your aerobic and anaerobic capacity in just minutes a month. READ ON ...

7. In Search of Stability

   By Matt Fitzgerald, March 2008
   To deal with stubborn back pain, look to your local lumbar stabilizers for answers. READ ON ...

8. Go-To Glutes

   By Sarah Tuff, January-February 2008
   Weak glutes can wreak havoc on your back, hips and knees, so building a strong bottom should be a top fitness priority. READ ON ...

9. On a Roll

   By Gina DeMillo Wagner, November 2007
   Using foam rollers can help relieve myofascial pain and increase flexibility. Best of all? They're really easy to use. READ ON ...

10. Balance Your Blades

    By Matt Fitzgerald, November 2007
    The scapulae, or shoulder blades, can cause a whole lot of shoulder pain. Are imbalanced blades bothering you? READ ON ...

11. Band Practice

    By Gina DeMillo Wagner, October 2007
    It doesn't take pumping iron or fancy weight machines to get a body of steel. Resistance bands let you do a wide array of safe, effective... READ ON ...

12. Lift Like an Olympian

    By Matt Fitzgerald, July-August 2007
    Looking for a time-efficient workout that builds muscle power and functional fitness? Then give Olympic-style weightlifting a try. READ ON ...

13. Deep Release

    By Kelle Walsh, July-August 2007
    Are myofascial problems holding you back? Discover how deep-release techniques can help you work out the kinks and improve your flexibility. READ ON ...

14. Elastic Energy

    By Kermit Pattison, June 2007
    With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to unleash impressive speed and strength –the... READ ON ...

15. Bounce Back

    By Gina Demillo Wagner, June 2007
    Lower-back pain doesn't have to be devastating to your fitness routine. With the right exercise tactics, you can recover from many aches –... READ ON ...

16. Back to Basics

    By Kermit Pattison, April 2007
    Think you know everything about sit-ups, squats and pushups? Well, Russian strength trainer Pavel Tsatsouline thinks you might know just enough... READ ON ...

17. Office Imbalance

    By Matt Fitzgerald, March 2007
    Muscle imbalances caused by too much sitting, typing and monitor gazing can set up chronic problems throughout the body. Are work-related... READ ON ...

18. A Balanced Approach

    By Matt Fitzgerald, November 2006
    Proprioceptive exercise develops better balance and core strength – which leads to improved joint stability, greater athleticism and... READ ON ...

19. Put the Weight Down!

    By Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD, October 2006
    Go ahead and focus on the negative. with eccentric training, you can achieve some very positive workout results. READ ON ...

20. The Fast & Slow of It

    By Jen Sinkler, May 2006
    Short on speed? Lacking endurance? You may have trained those limitations into your system. With some muscle know-how, you can train 'em... READ ON ...