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 ...

New research suggests that choosing lean cuts of meat after a workout may significantly enhance muscle growth compared to fattier options. Scientists found that lean pork led to a stronger ...

Soreness is a fact of life in fitness. Importantly, however, Samuel notes that there is a difference between the burn you ...

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, ...

“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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

You’ve been doing squats until your legs shake, lunges until you can barely walk up stairs, and hip thrusts that make you question your life choices. Your Instagram feed is full of before and after ...

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.