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Despite how common it is, no one is sure why delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) occurs. However, there are six theories. This article looks at those six theories and which are more likely to explain this phenomenon.
Exercise has so many positive benefits for health. Your body responds to the stress of exercise by making adaptations that improve strength or endurance. Now, a new study shows that the gains you make in strength may come at the expense of endurance. Here’s what you need to know.
Who doesn’t want firm, more defined glutes? The way to get them is through strength training. Some people focus on using heavy weights and low reps. However, that approach might be too limiting if you want to maximize glute hypertrophy. Here’s why.
We lose muscle tissue and strength with age, but have you ever wondered why? Here are four science-backed reasons we lose muscle strength with age and what we can do to slow the process of muscle aging.
Are muscle strength and size directly correlated to each other? In this article, you’ll learn how strength and muscle size are related. You’ll also discover how the type of training you do can impact strength and hypertrophy gains.
Negative reps are an advanced strength-training technique that can help you make greater strength gains and break through plateaus. Here’s how they work and why you might want to do them.
Do you HAVE to lift heavy weights to build muscle size or can you lighten up and still see gains? Find out what research shows about building muscle size and how heavy you have to lift.
It’s no secret that we lose strength and muscle mass with age – but why? Find out four reasons why loss of muscle over time affects your strength and power and what you can do about it.
Men are stronger than women, right? Well, yes, but women have some advantages in the athletic arena that men don’t have. In fact, women may have greater muscle endurance than guys do. Find out more.
We know that exercise slows the aging process and helps with body composition. Yet, many people do the wrong balance of training – they emphasize cardio over weight training and that’s not optimal, especially for aging muscles. Here’s why Imbalanced exercise training is a problem.
One variable you can manipulate when you do biceps curls is the tempo or the duration of each repetition. What’s the best tempo for muscle growth? Find out.
Are you giving your muscles enough recovery time after a strength workout? You’ve heard that 48 hours is the magic number but that’s really the minimum. Here are 5 factors to consider when planning your recovery time.
