Weight loss is often framed as a simple equation of eating less and moving more, but that explanation misses one of the most important drivers of long-term fat loss: muscle. Gaining muscle changes how ...

It’s a new year, and you want to change your workout program, but you’re unsure whether to focus on volume or intensity. You’ve done your research, yet the more articles you read, the more confused ...

To build muscle mass, you need around 0.5–0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Here's why and other factors ...

If your joints howl in agony every time you bench heavy, or your elbows wince at the idea of another max-effort row, there’s a smarter, more joint-friendly way to build serious muscle—one that top ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Research found that participants who had more muscle and less visceral fat ...

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...

New research presented at the Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting 2025 suggests that having more muscle and less visceral fat may help keep the brain younger as measured by biological ...

Body recomp means building muscle and losing fat at the same time. Learn how to optimize your training and diet to see ...