Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal that the lasting gain in endurance from repeated exercise—such as the ability ...

Made for new moms ready to rebuild without overdoing it.

Developing bigger pectoral muscles, or "pecs," is one of the most common goals for anyone focused on building upper-body strength or improving their physique. After all, a strong, well-developed chest ...

Here are 5 exercises that target your 'corset muscle' ...

A model was left red-faced after almost nearly climaxing in her Pilates class while engaging her core. Fitness model Sarah Lloyd is no stranger to intense training, having competed in ultramarathons ...

"Exercise tells muscles to ‘clean up and reset,'" said lead author Priscillia Choy Sze Mun, a research assistant with the Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Programme at Duke-NUS. "Lowering DEAF1 helps ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Strength training supports long-term health by ...

Before Adam Sharples became a molecular physiologist studying muscle memory, he played professional rugby. Over his years as an athlete, he noticed that he and his teammates seemed to return to form ...

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have uncovered how exercise helps ageing muscles regain their ability to repair themselves, shedding light on why physical activity remains one of the most ...

If you’d like to age well, these are the five exercises for you. I’ve been reporting on the science of fitness for more than 20 years, and these are the five exercises that researchers and trainers ...

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.