2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (832+ words) Scientists are uncovering the biological tipping point between building muscle and rhabdomyolysis, a rare but potentially life-threatening form of muscle breakdown. We’re constantly driven in our pursuit of fitness by a familiar mantra: harder, faster, stronger. We chase progress by…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (965+ words) For years, women were told to train differently because of their hormones. New research suggests the fundamentals of building strength and muscle look remarkably similar across sexes. For decades, women have been told they need special workout rules. Don’t lift…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (943+ words) From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. “Six-pack” abs might look like a sign of fitness, but they reveal surprisingly little…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (840+ words) Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique. When people think about getting stronger, they often picture muscles—lifting heavier weights or climbing stairs without losing…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1257+ words) How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently linking a strong grip to a healthier, longer life. In twisting jar lids, carrying groceries, opening doors, and steadying ourselves during…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (910+ words) From fat cells that stretch like spandex to more flexible muscles, scientists are finding that women’s bodies are just as strong as men’s. Back in the lab, they set out to answer that question. Clegg and Palmer’s finding is part…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1255+ words) Carl Lewis, Nadia Comăneci, Cheryl Miller, and Jerry Rice were the best at what they did—so who better to ask about getting the most out of our bodies as we age. “I want to live to be 100.” Longevity lessons…...