Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions that can cause sharp, intense pain lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. They often strike during exercise, dehydration, or even while ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...

Strength training is key to staying healthy as people age, with experts recommending working major muscle groups at least two days per week. Marfred Suazo, a fitness professional known as Fonz the ...

There is scientific evidence to show the running promotes muscle growth. Research published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, for example, found that aerobic exercise can increase skeletal ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Here’s what the workout can and can’t do for your fitness. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman Q: I’ve heard that Pilates can give you long, lean muscles. Is ...

You can’t go far lately without seeing news and social media coverage of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®. While Ozempic can be great ...

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Fuel your lifts with the nutrient your muscles crave most. Keep glycogen topped up and unlock higher training volume, faster recovery, and bigger gains. Start eating for peak performance and push past ...

Michael Hales does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Carbs have long been seen as an enemy of weight loss — but the right ones can actually help shed fat, build muscle and even keep blood sugar steady, according to a dietitian. "If you're trying to lose ...