Pumping iron isn’t the only way to pump the brakes on age-related muscle loss. While weight training has long been lauded as the key to building and maintaining muscle mass, experts say there are ...

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

Muscle cramps are the worst. Whether it's a side stitch during a run or a rogue "charley horse" that wakes you up at 3 in the morning, cramps can be incredibly painful and annoying. Cramps seem to ...

You may not be able to grow bigger muscles out of thin air, but you can 3D print them in microgravity, scientists at ETH Zurich have now established. "3D printing" refers to a type of manufacturing ...

Researchers in South Korea have built an artificial muscle that can lift approximately 4,000 times its own weight. They say it can be used in future humanoid robots. A key breakthrough with the muscle ...

The respected strength coach broke down his science-backed chest workout from top-to-bottom, hitting all areas of the key muscle. Many struggle with chest muscle growth due to workout plateaus and ...

Building muscle takes time, hard work, and proper nutrition, which is why you’ll see a lot of people at the gym tossing back a shake after a tough workout session. But while those shakes have been the ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

There is scientific evidence to show the running promotes muscle growth. Research published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, for example, found that aerobic exercise can increase skeletal ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When you walk into a gym, you’ll see lifters meticulously counting sets, tracking reps and stacking plates. But ...

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