There’s been a lot of buzz about magnesium on social media lately, including “hacks” for the best time to take it. But does timing really matter as much as we think it does? (Spoiler alert: It can.) ...

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Among all the aspects athletes and trainers neglect is getting the proper amount of sleep to boost the process of muscle recovery. But that’s the time when actual magic happens. Regardless of whatever ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Taking creatine close to workouts can enhance creatine loading in muscles.Consistent ...

Hydration has long been recognized as foundational to human health, with its importance emphasized by fitness trainers, dermatologists, and medical professionals alike. Recently, a more sophisticated ...

Training harder isn’t always the answer—sometimes, resting smarter is what truly transforms your body.

A new study suggests SPM-enriched fish oil may reduce muscle recovery time. Omega-3 fatty acids mediate the inflammation that occurs post-workout. Talk to a medical professional before adding a ...

12-minute bodyweight workout after 55, with exclusive quotes from certified trainer Michael Betts. Get the 6-move plan.

If you’re someone who trains hard, you probably already know that recovery is just as crucial as the workout itself. But to get out the tight kinks and relieve sore muscles, there is a debate about ...

If you’ve ever struggled to sit down the day after squats, you know exactly what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) feels like. It’s one of those things that pretty much everyone who works out deals ...

Older runners need to up their recovery game in order to run for a lifetime. Here, the science- and expert-back strategies ...

A new study finds that even after weight returns in anorexia nervosa, muscle strength may remain impaired, with implications for recovery.