Soft robots are only as capable as the artificial muscles that drive them, and for years those muscles have forced a trade-off between strength and flexibility. A new magnetic polymer design is ...

Despite their remarkable flexibility, today’s soft artificial muscles struggle to deliver meaningful force. This ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You might think of resistance bands as tools reserved for physical therapy clinics or rehab settings, but ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You realize the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about ...

For years, studies have shown that creatine supplements can help younger athletes build stronger muscles. Now, scientists are asking whether older adults at risk of age-related muscle loss could ...

THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity. People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip ...

You don’t have to hobble around for days after every workout to build strength. The idea that muscle soreness equals muscle growth is one of the biggest myths in fitness, and it’s keeping people from ...

The benefits of walking are well documented, from improved mood to better cardiovascular health, weight management, stronger muscles and more. Walking is such an effective way to move your body that ...

Legendary strength coach Mark Rippetoe once said, "Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and more useful in general." Well, who doesn't want to be stronger or move great distances without ...

Magnesium and phosphorus might not make headlines like calcium or iron, but these unsung heroes perform countless vital functions throughout your body every day. These minerals work tirelessly behind ...

Speed skating and capoeira are two dynamic activities that promise unique benefits for leg muscle development. While speed skating focuses on rapid movement across ice or a track, capoeira combines ...