It’s not just in your legs. Scientists have discovered a "fitness switch" in the brain that must be flipped after a workout for your body to actually build endurance.

Expert coaches say the mind-muscle connection (MMC) is one of the most important factors to consider when exercising, whether ...

When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) have discovered that what happens in ...

Researchers identify brain neurons that become active after exercise and help determine how much endurance improves with repeated training.

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those ...

Building and maintaining muscle is crucial for more than just physical health. New research suggests that muscle strength can also benefit cognitive health. There is a potential connection between ...

Do you think it’s your gym that helps you grow stronger? You may need to rethink that assumption. Recent research is reshaping how scientists understand strength, shifting the focus from muscles alone ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

Past studies show one of the most potentially harmful areas to accumulate fat is visceral fat within the abdominal area. Previous research has linked high amounts of visceral fat to an increased risk ...