It’s a new year, and you want to change your workout program, but you’re unsure whether to focus on volume or intensity.

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.

A low impact workout is an effective way to build muscle, endurance and cardiovascular fitness without putting too much stress or strain on the joints. And whether you’re a fan of the best resistance ...

Split training refers to dividing weekly workout sessions or the volume of exercises into separate days to focus on individual elements. Some examples include full-body or push/pull/leg splits.

For beginners, walking through the doors of a gym for the first time can be daunting. Where do you go? What should you do? How do you use all these machines? The gym is full of people with all ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’ve tried a lot of ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

Fitness model Nathan Honess spends the fall and winter doing what is known as bulking. He eats up to 4,000 calories a day to help his muscles grow. Honess eats in a calorie deficit in the spring to ...