Banging out reps is pretty straightforward, generally speaking. Lift the weight, lower the weight, repeat. But if you break down the anatomy of a repetition, there's more going on than meets the eye.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are actually three phases of each rep: the concentric (the “up” portion), the eccentric (the “lowering” portion), and the ...

Once a week, I do a calf exercise at the end of my strength routine that involves rising up onto the balls of both feet, then lifting one foot off the ground and slowly lowering down on the other.

Working out has a science of its own. Scientists categorize different workout activities based on how the muscles are used while performing them: to understand this clearly, consider the popular bicep ...

I'm all for trying the latest and greatest trendy workouts. But part of building a fun fitness routine that *also* delivers major results includes going back to basics. I'm talking basics—as in, ...

Introduction Sprinting in football matches contributes directly to securing ball possession and goal scoring (1). Research into physical qualities that underlie sprint performances is crucial. There ...

Cycling is a popular fitness activity worldwide. Although the physiological benefits of cycling are known to many, its precise impact on the ‘rectus femoris’ muscle has remained elusive so far. A ...