TOOLBOX: “We’re all individuals” shouted the mob outside Brian’s window in the Monty Python classic ‘Life of Brian’. Nowhere is that truer than in how athletes respond to training. Two riders may look ...

Decision-making is complicated, even when, and sometimes even more so, it’s a seemingly simple choice. Fortunately, you can use a quick and easy muscle testing method with your fingers when you can't ...

Last time we discussed the different muscle fibre typology of world-class cyclists in different disciplines. Now let’s explore how different muscle typology can affect recovery from high-intensity ...

Everyone is familiar, at least hand-wavingly, with the distinction between slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle-fiber types. The former are great for running marathons; the latter are ideal for ...

Animal proteins are complete proteins, so they contain all nine essential amino acids. Plant-based proteins can support muscle gain if you consume them in larger doses or combine them with other ...

Building muscle is a common goal among many men looking to improve their health and physical appearance. But let's face it, ...

Fast-twitch fibers help with explosive movements like sprinting and weight lifting. Genetics and training influence the distribution of fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers. Doing strength ...

When you picture different athletes—marathon runners, gymnasts, and Olympic weightlifters, for example—you likely categorize them instinctively by their height, size, and build. But the differences in ...

Muscle relaxers help reduce muscle stiffness and pain from conditions like cerebral palsy and lower back pain. There are two main types of muscle relaxers: antispastics and antispasmodics. Muscle ...

There are no specific tests to diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). To make a diagnosis, a doctor will perform tests to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms and indicate changes ...