My eyes are watering and I can't stop blowing my nose. It's so attractive. But I can't take cold medicine. My doctor says I have a "happy baby," though, and I'm giving up Kegels to focus on squats.

Intermittent fasting might be all the rage, but it's just bad news for women. I talked to a number of female fitness experts and they all agreed - IF is not for women.

Lots of supplements companies offer mixes of pre- and post-workout supplements. Are these mixes effective? One recent study looked at NO-Shotgun and NO-Synthesize and said yes.

As Olympic weightlifting becomes more popular, you might want to seek out a specialized coach. But how do you pick a good coach? What should you look for? Here are some tips.

Need help shopping for the MMA fighter in your life? Have no fear - we've got the list of all the must-have items to help you out with your martial arts holiday gift buying.

The most devastating kick in martial arts is the roundhouse kick. There is significant technique to the muay Thai roundhouse kick, though. I'm going to walk you through it, step by step.

There are as many different kinds of chiropractors as there are any other type of health practitioners. Here's a little bit more about them and how you can choose the right one for you.

There are safe and healthy ways to train teenagers with weights. Strength training can actually be good for developing their muscular and neurological systems. Here's the right way to do it.

It's natural to eat more while you're pregnant, but can overeating actually cause harm to your baby? New research says obesity is dangerous to your newborn, possibly even deadly.

I think I'm eating basically paleo, but I get really confused about what's best to eat before and after I do CrossFit. I want to build muscle, but lose fat. Help!

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's hot topics: kids and sugar, functional fitness, breakfast, and more!

I’ve decided excellence has a smell - and at times, the smell of excellence could stop a mastodon in its tracks. I've recently redefined my relationship to the smell of my teammates, and myself.

Looking for healthy recipes to celebrate the holidays? Here are some delicious gluten-free, vegan, and paleo treats that won't wreak havoc on your diet.

For six bucks you can get an incredibly useful book on sandbag training from sandbag guru Matthew Palfrey. This is a discount just for Breaking Muscle readers, so get it while it lasts.

If you are doing the same thing from workout to workout category, lacking intensity, and failing to overload your muscles - here are some stimulating options to help you break out of your slump.

When the odds don't add up in your favor. When everyone is telling you the other team is destined to win, that you're not good enough, chance can step in and then it's game on.

Currently my training is about recovering from getting the metal bar out of my wrist. It's hard to watch other people lift when I can't. Here's some video of my one-armed snatch, though!

Don't be afraid to say it - hypertrophy. You might have a use for it. In fact, it could be great for building muscle, leaning out, and boosting your health. Here's how I advise you do it.

The ACSM published the results of their annual survey and ranked the top ten fitness trends predicted for 2013. What does the future hold? Bosu balls? Mature athletes? More certifications?