Research in exercise physiology has significantly advanced our understanding of muscle fatigue – the exercise‐induced decline in the ability of a muscle to generate force. This phenomenon encompasses ...

Like all great villains, lactic acid has been misunderstood. We’ve been blaming it for the pain we suffer during intense exercise for more than two centuries. There’s nothing worse, we say, than the ...

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For nearly 45 years of training, I have heard conflicting information about reaching failure when lifting weights or even doing calisthenics. Either you push until you fail, or you avoid failure by ...

Fatigue is common, and it can tank performance or even set you up for injury, not to mention sap the enjoyment out of longer rides or resistance training. Although there are some quick fixes, like ...

As usual, you’ve just woken up from eight hours of sleep, you’ve slipped on your running top and shorts and you’ve laced up your running shoes. But this time, you’re simply not raring to go. Instead, ...

Creatine supplements are used to boost athletic performance and may have benefits for women in perimenopause. Potential ...

Warming up before exercise may not increase your overall strength, but new research shows it gives your muscles the speed and explosive power needed for rapid movements. Study: The effect of muscle ...

Science can explain why your winter runs feel more sluggish ...