US dairy industry muscles up thanks to protein craze
The dairy industry anticipated the whey protein boom, with companies investing US$13 billion in new capacity, technology and…
GLP-1 trials reveal diet quality gap as companion products boom
Many GLP-1 clinical trials are not tracking what patients are consuming, pointing to a gap in the weight-loss…
Benefits and Risks of Nitric Oxide Supplements, Explained
Key Points Nitric oxide supplements work by increasing vasodilation, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to muscles while exercising.…
Exercise beats protein powder for keeping muscles youthful
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Exercise is…
Shoulder Pain Exercises: 7 Moves to Improve Mobility
The shoulder can be a pesky joint. Its 360-degree range of motion allows you to throw a ball,…
Cardio vs Strength Training: Do I Really Need to Do Both?
Q: I enjoy strength training and do it a few times a week. I’m also active in my…
How does eating ultra-processed foods affect your muscles?
Share on PinterestFor healthier, stronger muscles avoid ultra-processed foods, study suggests. Image credit: Albany Times Union/Hearst Newspapers/Getty ImagesUltra-processed…
Taking up strength training for the first time
As we consider what 2026 might bring, you may have already been thinking about some fitness goals and…
Strength training without weights: Can yoga, Pilates and bands build muscles?
In fact, there is a symbiotic-like relationship between exercise and mitochondria, said Dr Pang. “Exercise has been shown…
How exercise fights muscle weakening that comes with age
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new…
Which are the toughest muscles to grow and why? Longevity expert explains
Another key muscle, the serratus anterior, sits beneath the armpit and drives scapula protraction-think punching or reaching overhead.…
Should you be flexible enough to touch your toes?
Tegan Taylor: I actually want to ask you, Norman…I can’t see you, are you standing or sitting? Norman…