Muscle loss (atrophy) due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly ...

Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

Staying Strong: How to Prevent Muscle Loss as You Age Muscle loss is often considered an inevitable part of aging—but ...

A UCLA study in mice reveals that aging muscle stem cells accumulate a protein that slows repair but boosts survival. This ...

For anyone who's ever embarked on a fitness journey, the traditional advice has been clear: to lose fat, you need a caloric deficit, and to build muscle, you need a caloric surplus. It's a classic two ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, maintaining optimum health, vitality, and physical performance can often feel like a daunting task. With daily life’s increasing demands, many individuals struggle ...

The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a new study. The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, ...

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That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...

Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury — a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults. A new UCLA study conducted in mice reveals an unexpected cause: Stem cells in aged muscle accumulate ...