The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can ...

The idea of muscle confusion has been around for quite some time... but it's not actually a real thing. Trainers explain what's actually important to know. Whenever I’ve overheard trainers saying that ...

A new study finds that even after weight returns in anorexia nervosa, muscle strength may remain impaired, with implications ...

There are two classes of muscle relaxers. Antispasmodics reduce spasms by inhibiting signals in the brain, while antispastics affect the spinal cord and reduce muscle tightness and spasms. While ...

Muscle stiffness is when the muscles feel tight and difficult to move, particularly after resting. This can cause them to feel sore. Possible causes include a sprain or strain, an infection, and ...

Jack McNamara 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 ...

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Strength gains depend on a delicate balance between muscle protein synthesis and breakdown, that is: the body’s ability to ...