Building muscle has serious perks.

Eating just 5 percent more calories daily can do the trick.

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Active adults need 1.2-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram (g/kg) of body weight every day to build muscle.People with low activity levels need ...

Animal proteins optimize muscle gain due to essential amino acids. Plant-based proteins require careful pairing for similar ...

Most new lifters walk into the gym with one main goal: pack on mass. It’s the top priority for almost every young gun—and even more so for skinny guys just getting started. So who better to turn to ...

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

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

This hypertrophy method was one of the late Charles Poliquin’s favourite muscle-building techniques and for good reason ...

Here's how muscle growth, or hypertrophy, works and four ways to optimize hypertrophy including nutrition and resistance ...

Far from being "too late", your 60s can be ideal for building strength. Learn how muscle gain supports mobility, bone health, ...