The gym doesn’t have to feel like a battlefield. For years, fitness culture has championed the “no pain, no gain” mentality, ...

Some people love being sore after a workout because it feels like an affirmation that they put the work in. Other people want to avoid it at all costs because it discourages further workouts for them.

Take control of your training by understanding how your nervous system activates muscle fibers. Blend compound lifts with targeted isolation work to maximize hypertrophy and strength. Start training ...

Many gym influencers believe eccentric contractions lead to greater muscle growth. This stems from research showing that eccentric-only training produces larger post-workout mTOR signaling responses ...

The supplement industry is booming, as many people are shifting their focus toward taking better care of their health. As a personal trainer and nutritionist, I am getting more and more questions ...

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that, while in a calorie deficit, consuming more protein than you normally ...

Knowing the precise mechanisms by which MYC drives muscle growth could prove instrumental in creating therapies that reduce muscle loss from aging, potentially improving independence, mobility and ...

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...

University of Bristol provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Ice baths are everywhere in modern fitness culture. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, many swear by ...