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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to weightlifting, people hit the gym for a plethora of reasons. Maybe you want to improve ...

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Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of ...

Resistance training has two jobs: to make you stronger and to make your muscles bigger. These two jobs are connected since bigger muscles are usually stronger. But they’re not identical. You can get ...

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 ...

Age-related muscle loss affects strength, balance, metabolism, and independence. But with the right exercise, nutrition, and ...