The idea of 'muscle memory' has long been one of the most commonly heard phrases on the gym floor. Perhaps you've been reassured after a training break that you won't lose gains long term, and you'll ...

Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

It is often thought that the effects of exercise are short-lived, and a break from the gym for just a few weeks can cause stress over muscle loss for some people. However, the research from the ...

Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of ...

If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you... After a break from strength training, muscle ...

If you've let your workout routine slide, the first time back in the gym can be a humbling experience. Your shoulders quake and quads tremble at what were once easy lifts. Luckily, research suggests ...

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 ...

Ever taken a long break from the gym, whether because of an injury, burnout, or just life, and found that your body still remembers how to move? Maybe your form clicks back into place, or the strength ...