For fitness-minded folks, muscle testing can sound pretty intriguing. But it turns out that it has little to do with fitness...or even muscles. On a basic level, muscle testing looks at a muscle and ...

When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

A beginner in his teens up through his 30s can expect to put on two to four pounds of lean muscle per month for the first two or three months of his training An intermediate (several months’ to a few ...

That satisfying feeling after completing a challenging workout might lead you straight to your water bottle – and rightfully so. Hydration remains essential for recovery. However, water alone cannot ...

Building muscle and increasing strength isn’t just about spending hours in the gym, what one eats plays an equally critical role. While resistance training provides the stimulus for muscle growth, the ...

Building a stronger, more defined physique happens in the kitchen just as much as the gym. While many fitness enthusiasts obsess over workout routines, exercise scientists confirm that without proper ...

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Eat electrolyte-rich foods like bananas and avocados to help muscles contract and relax. Stay hydrated before, during and after workouts to keep muscles healthy and cramp-free. Stretch often and avoid ...