Biohybrid robots that run on real muscle are shifting from science fiction toward workable machines. In labs around the world, engineers have built tiny walkers, swimmers and gripping devices powered ...

Kangaroos can hop faster without using more energy. A new study explains how posture and tendons make this possible.

Injure a tendon and you might not notice right away, but beware: These injuries often fail to heal properly, putting everyday ...

Injure a tendon and you might not notice right away, but beware: These injuries often fail to heal properly, putting everyday ...

Tokyo engineers unveil a dog-inspired robot that uses air-powered muscles to study how animals absorb impact while running ...

Cold weather sports place unique demands on the body, increasing the risk of injury if proper warm-up routines are skipped.

An international team of researchers is studying how vibration applied to tendons influences how people experience physical ...

Rotating running shoes—switching up daily trainers and other types of shoes to match different workout demands—is common ...

These 5 joint-friendly bodyweight moves build triceps and shoulders after 50, with simple progressions for safe arm ...

Researchers have developed artificial tendons for muscle-powered robots. They attached the rubber band-like tendons (blue) to ...

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Strength training in your 40s can slow and even reverse age-related muscle loss. Trainers explain why it matters and the four ...