You haven’t ridden a bicycle in years. Yet despite your lack of recent pedaling experience, you’re still able to hop on a bike and go for a spin. Ever wondered why? It all has to do with “muscle memory.” Despite the name, muscle memory really has more to do with brain pathways than it does muscle fibers. Here’s why muscle memory is such a powerful force when it comes to riding a bike or maintaining a toned physique.
Do you do a cool-down after a workout or plop down in the nearest chair to recover? Cooling down is the part of a workout that people are most likely to skip. How important is the cool-down and can it prevent injury or muscle soreness?
New research suggests that supplementing with Coenzyme Q-10 before a tough workout prevents muscle inflammation and soreness. What is coenzyme Q-10 and what benefits does it have?
You’ve been lifting weights for a week or two, but it’s too early to see muscle building change when you look in the mirror. So how do you know if you’re working hard enough?
Cardiovascular exercise boosts endurance and heart health while burning calories and fat. Does cardiovascular exercise cause loss of muscle mass? Some fitness gurus think so.
