The word “toning” is something of a joke in many fitness circles, because it’s a word that’s thrown around when people mean other things. Sometimes it’s a code word for being thin, as when somebody ...

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, a team of researchers from Germany analyzed skeletal muscle biopsies of patients with persistent fatigue and malaise post-exertion to ...

Background Hamstring muscle strain injuries are a prevalent non-contact injury incurred by field sport athletes. A low level of hamstring muscle strength has been reported to be a risk factor for ...

The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function.

A six-year cohort study shows low muscle strength, not sarcopenia, is linked to increased falls risk in patients with ...

Starting your day with quick morning exercises can be a game-changer, especially for those over 50 looking to maintain their health, tone muscles, and burn fat. As we age, maintaining muscle mass and ...

Before I receive a barrage of abuse, can I just say, I don’t hate on Reformer Pilates. In fact, I’m about to embark on a 30-day fitness challenge, swapping CrossFit for Reformer to see what will ...

The growing use of optical techniques in point-of-care diagnostics has brought with it the need to identify and assess any inherent biases in the results. One source of these concerns is the differing ...