Working out is essentially the process of breaking down your muscle tissue and then letting it repair so it becomes thicker and stronger. The time in which your body is repairing is known as the anabolic state, and it begins immediately after working out.

Gaining muscle mass with a fast metabolism is not impossible, as many "hard-gainers" believe. Hard-gainer types typically have an ectomorph body, with smaller bone structure and less natural muscular build than other body types.

Finding the correct time to eat small meals and snacks is just as important as choosing healthy foods to fuel your body before, during and after a workout.

You need protein for muscle growth, so it seems logical to get some protein into your system before a workout. But muscle building happens after your workout, during the recovery stage, so the best time to take in some protein is 30 to 60 minutes after exercising.

It's week 1 of the LIVESTRONG.COM 30-Day Burpee Challenge! Whether you love, hate or love-hate burpees, here are some tips to help you start the challenge strong.

Burpees — the exercise you love to hate. But you're never going to get better at them (or love them any more) if you don't do them (funny how that works).

Ever tried a yoga wheel before? If you haven't, here are 11 poses to introduce you to the often overlooked yoga prop.

Great runners are not only built on the track but in the weight room, too. Here are the best strength training exercises for runners to improve endurance and power.

If you're not stretching after your workout, you could be putting yourself at risk for injury. Here are 9 stretches you can (and should) do after a sweat session.

Weight gain, bloat and gas are all factors that can attribute to a not-so-flat stomach. Exercise and proper nutrition are necessary to get rid of excess fat around your belly; however, there are a few eating strategies to get rid of bloat due to water weight and gas.

Every new season is a new opportunity to switch up your fitness routine. Here's how to make the best of fall!

Your love/hate relationship with leg day is getting serious. The harder you hit it the more impaired you are the next day. Even your family has started to comment on your strange behavior. But don't worry, you're not alone. Some things are universal, including these post-leg-day experiences.