Have you ever taken a break from working out and, when you return, you find yourself getting back in shape faster than it took to get there the first time? Or maybe you learned to ride a bike as a kid ...

You don’t start from zero after taking time off. Here’s why your body bounces back. Ever taken a long break from the gym, whether because of an injury, burnout, or just life, and found that your body ...

We all want to know if and how we can come back to form after injury, illness, or a long hiatus. Muscles adapt in response to the environment: They grow when we put in the work and shrink when we stop ...

Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study showed for the first time that muscles 'remember' training at ...

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...

Forget the "get ripped quick" myths—discover the realistic timeline for sustainable muscle growth and why adding five pounds ...

Muscle loss can creep up faster than you think. Whether it’s due to injury, life changes or simply taking a break from working out, the body begins to change almost immediately when you stop using it.

A bodybuilding researcher said that for most people, less time in the gym can lead to better gains. Save time and build more muscle by choosing the right exercises, equipment, and techniques. Smart, ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

To be able to deliver a speech successfully, most professional speakers would agree that you need to internalize it, to know it thoroughly, to know it well enough that it is in your “muscle memory.” ...