I had a personal experience with this when I was going through physical therapy, trying to strengthen atrophied muscles in my left side that were far weaker than my right side. I wasn’t able to walk ...

WE KNOW BY now that the buzz surrounding protein isn't just hype. It's a powerhouse nutrient that supports a healthy metabolism and helps build muscle. We know we need plenty of this macronutrient, ...

Building muscle takes time, hard work, and proper nutrition, which is why you’ll see a lot of people at the gym tossing back a shake after a tough workout session. But while those shakes have been the ...

The answer may surprise you.

For decades, the "anabolic window" has been the holy grail of gym culture, sending athletes sprinting to their lockers for a protein shake before even catching their breath. As a veteran in the ...

Protein shakes are a convenient way to get a hefty dose of protein, an essential macronutrient that helps build and repair muscles, boost your metabolism, and keep your immune system healthy. Protein ...

Lawrence Hayes has received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust, and the Physiological Society.

Some fitness instructors and enthusiasts say you should push through the shaking when you’re working out because it’s a sign you’re making progress, while others warn that it’s a ‘yellow light’ or ...