It might be more than you think.

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Active adults need 1.2-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram (g/kg) of ...

Some of the best muscle-building foods include protein-rich chicken, salmon, and lentils. You can pair dietary changes with ...

Plus, exactly how to train to sculpt your muscles.

Building muscle after 50 is essential for feeling strong and healthy. While you’re perfecting your strength training routine and making sure to eat enough protein, you might wonder: How long does it ...

Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.

The push-up (or press-up, or push-up, take your pick) is the do-everything, no-kit exercise for the upper body – and maybe one of the best overall exercises you can do, period. Every body is different ...

A personal trainer in his 50s got back in shape after colon cancer treatment with simple workouts. His routine includes rucking, walking with a weighted pack to build muscle and endurance in less time ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty/Mike Harrington Losing fat and building muscle are like the Holy Grail of fitness ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...

When you're in a calorie deficit, which is essential for weight loss, you risk of losing muscle. Two personal trainers ...