New research suggests popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may affect more than just fat, raising questions about muscle strength and organ size after significant weight loss. University ...

As semaglutide sees a surge in use, new research raises questions about the medication’s effects on muscle health. A study published Aug. 5 in Cell Metabolism and led by researchers at Salt Lake ...

The most significant difference between lifting weights for strength vs. size is ultimately the benefits one brings over the other. On the opposite end of that is the aspect of building muscle size.

A study investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 total weeks of strength training ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Taking a break from resistance training doesn’t ...

Experts say 30-45 minutes, 3-5 days a week, plus daily movement, helps rebuild muscle after 50. See how to structure your ...

Many gym influencers believe eccentric contractions lead to greater muscle growth. This stems from research showing that eccentric-only training produces larger post-workout mTOR signaling responses ...

Consistency is always the focus of exercise plans, which can lead people to giving up altogether if they miss a few workouts. But a new study has found that even after a 10-week break from strength ...