Erin Beresini is a journalist covering fitness, endurance sports, and health science. She is the author of ‘Off Course: Inside the Mad, Muddy World of Obstacle Course Racing.’ New perk: Easily find ...

In the ongoing debate of strength vs size, many lifters lean towards the belief that heavier weights automatically lead to bigger muscles. It’s easy to see why: the idea that increasing load equals ...

As semaglutide sees a surge in use, new research raises questions about the medication’s effects on muscle health. A study published Aug. 5 in Cell Metabolism and led by researchers at Salt Lake ...

Scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute are learning how muscle cells determine and maintain their size. The results could lead to a better understanding of the muscle wasting that commonly occurs ...

(NewsNation) — New research suggests popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may affect more than just fat, raising questions about muscle strength and organ size after significant weight ...

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 ...

When you think of dementia risk, chances are your mind goes to mental signs like forgetfulness ― which is the most common ...

Hydrogen could soon power a new economy, but in the meantime the lightest element is already powering new artificial muscles. According to new research published in the journal Smart Materials and ...

If you want to build bigger biceps or get an elusive six-pack, strength training is an essential component for making it happen. But even if maxing out your muscle size isn't your objective, strength ...

A beginner in his teens up through his 30s can expect to put on two to four pounds of lean muscle per month for the first two or three months of his training An intermediate (several months’ to a few ...