A nail-biting March Madness tournament, a title game that smashed viewership records, and more than a few ridiculously long threes (thank you, Caitlin Clark) helped bring the excitement of women’s basketball to a bunch of new fans—and might have played a part in...

There are certain sounds you expect to hear during a workout: heavy breathing, weights clinking on the rack, and the catchy melodies of a pump-up playlist. One that may very understandably catch you off guard? The cracking or popping in your knees as you lower down or...

Scientists turn to this over other measures of strength, including classic exercises like back squats or bench presses, simply because it’s easier and more inclusive. Even weak or untrained people can squeeze a dynamometer, but you’d have to have proper form and...