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A hot tub or a sauna after a hard workout can be amazing. But is it as healthy as it feels?
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These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort.
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Post-exercise stiffness is a part of any fitness regimen, but many treatments don’t address the underlying cause. Here’s what actually works.
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The celebrity weight loss drug is out of stock around the world, but experts say people using it need to make sure they don’t lose all their muscles as well.
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Muscle spindle abundance is highly variable within and across species, but we currentlylack any clear picture of the mechanistic causes or consequences of this variation.
Previous use of spindle abundance as a correlate for muscle function implies...
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To avoid soreness, work up slowly to the activity. But if soreness sets in, get rest while the process plays out.
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Older cyclists are not like most of the rest of us. They are healthier. They are, biologically, younger.
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Sarcopenia, a decline in skeletal muscle in older people, contributes to loss of independence.
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Muscles alone can’t produce the power for Olympic success. The elastic propulsion for fast movement comes from the tendons.
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The vitamin could also protect against sarcopenia, which affects more than 50 million people globally.
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New research shows bodybuilders' muscle quality is lower than that of people who don't train at all - but size is still a pretty good guide to strength.
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Tai chi for older adults and exercise for pregnant women are recommended in new official guidance.
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Research shows that nerves play a surprisingly important role in muscle loss, while exercise helps us maintain our strength.
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Learn about the right combination of diet and exercise to slow muscle loss and diminishing strength.