Having a higher level of leg muscle strength appears to be “strongly associated” with a lower risk of developing heart failure after a heart attack, according to new research presented this ...

More information: Sadi Loai et al, Abnormal skeletal muscle and myocardial vasoreactivity manifests prior to heart failure in a diabetic cardiomyopathy rat model, Discover Medicine (2025). DOI: 10 ...

Ready for leg day? I’ve already shared my favorite exercises for hamstrings and for your glutes (a.k.a. your butt). It’s time to tackle the main muscle group we think of when we think of legs ...

This expertly designed 20-minute AMRAP leg workout transforms your lower body with minimal equipment while maximizing fat burn and muscle definition ...

Don't let sore knees derail your next leg day — you can build muscle and strength in your lower body and avoid joint pain with the proper routine, according to a personal trainer.

How mustard soothes muscle cramps. Here’s how mustard can help stop leg cramps almost immediately: It wakes up muscles. Acetic acid is a fatty acid found in mustard’s vinegar that can flood ...

But, is running enough to build leg muscle?What happens if you want to swap leg day in the gym for a run? Will your legs still get strong? To find out, we spoke to Mindy Solkin, a USATF level 2 ...

Let’s break down both exercises to see which one is the better choice for your specific fitness goals. The leg press machine allows for a controlled environment, which helps you target the lower ...

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Nighttime leg cramps usually involve the calf muscles or the foot muscles. Although they're most common in people over 50, they can happen to younger people and children. And for people over 60, about ...