A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...

Humans have long glamorized suffering, hailing it as an essential ingredient of growth. In the ancient Greek tragedy Elektra, Sophocles wrote: “Nothing truly succeeds without pain.” In the 1980s, the ...

A sharp side stitch, aching muscles or a sudden cramp can derail even the most dedicated workout — but most of these annoyances are harmless and easy to manage.

As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a bit of extra muscle soreness. This is especially true if it has been a while between workouts. A common ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." According to Dr. Brad Whitley, PT, DPT, XPS, founding physical therapist of Bespoke Treatments San Diego, ...

Muscle soreness is a familiar sensation for anyone who’s recently intensified their workout regimen or returned to the gym after a hiatus. This discomfort, technically known as delayed onset muscle ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU'VE ever pushed yourself through a grueling workout, you're likely no stranger to the muscle ...

Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth Gardner, ...

Learn how combining creatine and BCAAs can boost your workout energy, speed up muscle repair, and help you reach your fitness ...

Studies of citrulline supplements in humans have shown mixed results. One group of researchers found that a single 8-g dose of citrulline malate enhanced aerobic exercise performance and ameliorated ...

You know the feeling. A dull ache takes over your quads for a weekend, a burn takes over your arm after a series of bicep curls: soreness. Soreness is assumed if you lift weights. Gains won through ...