New research suggests that choosing lean cuts of meat after a workout may significantly enhance muscle growth compared to ...

After exercise, how does eating high-fat pork, low-fat pork, or carbs affect how well your muscles repair and grow? Researchers explore in a new study. The post Carbs or protein post-workout: Which ...

When you’ve pushed through an intense workout, you might have sore muscles to go along with that surge of accomplishment. Maybe it’s those quads and hammies after leg day or triceps and biceps after ...

You’ve been hitting the gym consistently, following your workout plan to the letter, and pushing yourself through every rep. In the beginning, the results were exciting—visible changes in the mirror, ...

Before Anna Cockrell became a professional track and field athlete, she didn't always cool down or stretch after exercising. Between night classes and early morning practice in college, she didn't ...

“No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true. Ask Well “No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true.

When you train your muscles (either by lifting weights, running, or doing resistance work), you create tiny microtears in your muscle fibers. While this might sound detrimental, it’s actually a good ...

Building muscle after 50 is essential for feeling strong and healthy. While you’re perfecting your strength training routine and making sure to eat enough protein, you might wonder: How long does it ...

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.