Throughout my years of coaching and training on my own, the subject of pushing to failure (or beyond) with heavier weights or higher reps has been either the goal or something to avoid. A new ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

Muscle growth, or hypertrophy, is more than just lifting heavy weights. For beginners, understanding the science behind bulking can make the process safer, faster, and more effective. Here's a ...

If you’re trying to build muscle, you are likely hitting it hard in the gym to achieve your desired gains. However, as a nutritionist and trainer, I have seen time and again that it’s hard to see any ...

Some research suggests that nicotine may negatively affect muscle growth.However, there is other evidence that indicates it could help with athletic performance. Muscle growth, which health experts ...

Meaghan is an editor and writer who also has experience practicing holistic medicine as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She's passionate about helping individuals live full, healthy and happy lives at ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...

MXene nanoparticle scaffolds have been shown to stimulate muscle growth, making them a promising option to treat muscle loss and damage. Now, researchers explain the molecular mechanisms behind their ...

The intricate regulation of skeletal muscle mass and regeneration involves a network of growth and differentiation factors that orchestrate cellular proliferation, differentiation and repair. Central ...

Knowing the precise mechanisms by which MYC drives muscle growth could prove instrumental in creating therapies that reduce muscle loss from aging, potentially improving independence, mobility and ...