Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.

For years, “lean muscle” has been treated like the gold standard. “Bulking,” on the other hand, sounds extreme, something reserved for bodybuilders or people who want to look intimidating. But that ...

We all know that strength training is essential for toning up, boosting our metabolism, and increasing bone density to reduce ...