Expert coaches say the mind-muscle connection (MMC) is one of the most important factors to consider when exercising, whether ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those ...

Do you think it’s your gym that helps you grow stronger? You may need to rethink that assumption. Recent research is reshaping how scientists understand strength, shifting the focus from muscles alone ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases ...

Past studies show one of the most potentially harmful areas to accumulate fat is visceral fat within the abdominal area. Previous research has linked high amounts of visceral fat to an increased risk ...

(THE CONVERSATION) If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the ...