Exercise & Fitness
5 tips to build muscle strength
Proper sleep, balanced diet, and strengthening exercises can boost endurance and ensure independence.
Muscle building isn't just for those who are into fitness as a hobby. Muscle strength is crucial for good health, especially as we age. "Muscle strength is important to help reduce injuries, most notably falls," says Ashley Wiater, a physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.
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