Yes, you can build muscle while burning fat – science and real-world evidence both say so, but it’s less than optimal.

Can you build muscle while you are eating fewer calories to lose fat and excess weight? Learn what may help meet your goals.

A new study suggests training with lighter weights can be nearly as effective as lifting heavy, provided you do more reps.

Losing weight can be tricky. Gaining muscle isn’t exactly a walk in the park, either. So, losing weight and gaining muscle at the same time? Impossible, right? Not necessarily. Key Takeaways: Body ...

To our younger selves, "getting in shape" was usually code for fitting in smaller jeans. But after age 50? It means so much more. It means taking steps to ensure our golden years are truly radiant. We ...

Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Working out while trying to lose weight can feel like it’s you against the scale. One day your weight is ...

Whether you want to achieve or avoid a muscular look, you should know how muscle changes your body for the better. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a ...

After retiring from professional wrestling, Tyrus reached nearly 500 pounds and knew things had to change for his health and ...

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At every stage of life, however, the dietitian advises a nutritionally balanced diet, based on the Mediterranean way of eating – think plenty of fruit and veg, pulses, wholegrains, heart-friendly fats ...

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