In the short-term, hypertrophy training causes microtrauma to the muscle, making it break down and leading to tiny tears.

Understanding how muscles grow is the key difference between training hard and training effectively. Muscle hypertrophy is ...

Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Protein and fiber are key nutrients for energy, mood, weight maintenance, general health, and more. But many women don't eat ...

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a new study. The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Peanuts and chana are popular plant-based protein sources with distinct health benefits. Choosing between them depends on ...