Elite bodybuilders excel at building lean muscle while keeping body fat low. It takes intense dedication and commitment to have a competition-ready physique. But the right plan and exercises can help ...

MIT scientists find that motor neuron growth increased significantly over 5 days in response to biochemical (left) and mechanical (right) signals related to exercise. The green ball represents cluster ...

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If you’ve been working out, trying to lift heavier, or simply want to feel stronger, you probably already know that what you ...

If you've let your workout routine slide, the first time back in the gym can be a humbling experience. Your shoulders quake and quads tremble at what were once easy lifts. Luckily, research suggests ...

Researchers have created a magnet-containing gel mat that simulates the mechanical forces exerted on muscle cells during exercise. The novel ‘workout mat’ might assist in testing treatments for people ...

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that a protein called platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGF-B) is continuously secreted from skeletal muscle cells and helps to ...

Your body is primed to build muscle two times a day—right after your workout and during deep sleep. With the right meal or supplement before bed, you can get stronger while you doze. THE SCIENCE: Your ...

Scientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. However, this ...