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The brains of endurance trainers communicate with muscles differently than those of strength trainers or sedentary individuals, new research shows. While it is not immediately clear why the ...

From Hyrox to Pilates, resistance bands and even yoga, experts explain what actually builds muscles – and why it gets harder ...

Fast twitch muscles help with sudden bursts of energy involved in activities like sprinting and jumping. Twitch muscles are skeletal muscles that help support your movement. They’re especially ...

More than 30 types of muscular dystrophy have been identified. They all cause problems with movement due to muscle protein defects caused by genetic mutations. Muscular dystrophy is a group of ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

Neck muscles have an essential role in supporting and stabilizing your neck. More than 20 muscles are working to keep your head supported and moving. Your neck muscles have a range of responsibilities ...

There’s more to biking than pedaling. Each style of cycling uses different muscle groups and requires different training. “At their core, road cycling, mountain biking and cyclocross are all about ...

Muscular dystrophy is a group of more than 30 inherited conditions that cause progressive muscle weakness and loss. Some forms of muscular dystrophy are diagnosed in infancy or childhood, while the ...

Supplements or topicals? Glycinate or citrate? Experts weigh in on the best types of magnesium for a post-workout recovery ...