Strength is an integral part of health. It’s required for many tasks throughout the day, such as getting out of bed, carrying groceries, or pushing a broken-down car off the road. It’s defined as the ability to produce maximal force against a specific — and usually external — resistance (1). […]
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New research shows how the long-term use of muscle-building supplements such as protein supplements and creatine can be linked to specific health risks for LGBTQIA+ people. Share on PinterestNew research highlights the associated health risks for LGBTQIA+ people that can arise from reliance on appearance and performance-enhancing drugs and supplements […]
Build muscle and tone your physique with a great pair of dumbbells. Using dumbbells in your routine seems to be a staple now. With so much equipment to use, we often stick to those exercises we know will build muscle and help us tone so we see only the best […]
“No pain, no gain” is a commonly used expression when it comes to getting in shape. It may also be why many of us think that you need to feel sore after a workout to know that you’ve done enough. There are many reasons why your muscles might get sore […]
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(WNDU) – COVID has forced many people to take time off from the gym. When you’re on a hiatus, you might be concerned about losing the progress you’ve built. But new research shows your muscles have memories. Muscle memory is the act of committing a specific motor task into memory […]
The Pallof press is a core exercise that works all the ab muscles, as well as your glutes and back. It may be more effective than a plank because it creates less strain on the wrists and lower back. To perform it correctly, avoid rotating and scale the exercise by […]
1 Exercise Selection Ideally, select exercises you’re already used to doing so you can train hard from the start. But they must be exercises that really work for you: ones you can train hard but safely and that actually work the target muscles. If you select exercises that you’re not […]
Image via Instagram @adrianironman INBA PNBA natural bodybuilder Adrian Pietrariu gives tips to help you build muscle mass. Hitting a plateau in the gym is common among gym-goers. If you’re past your newbie gains, then at some point, you’ll likely hit a plateau. In addition, there are specific diet protocols […]
Share on PinterestCan weight-strengthening exercises reduce mortality risk? Cavan Images/Getty Images The authors of a new meta-analysis of prior studies wanted to determine how much time adults should spend doing muscle-strengthening exercises each week. They conclude that doing 30–60 minutes of these exercises each week lowers the risk of all-cause […]
A group of researchers recently took rapid strength training to the next level—they investigated whether it was possible to increase muscle strength with just 3 seconds of targeted exercise per day. Participants of the study were tasked with coming into a lab and moving a lever with all their might […]
If you are an athlete, bodybuilder, weightlifter, or you just want to get in shape and improve your performance, you need to know about creatine. This is a non-protein amino acid that is made of three amino acids: Methionine Arginine Glycine Your body naturally creates it, and it’s found in […]
No workout is complete without a complimentary recovery protein shake, according to Matt Hammett, the guest services director at Old Town Hot Springs. Hammett has been a lifelong gym user. “I’ve probably never not had a gym membership,” Hammett said. Most people workout in the gym for cardio activity, which […]