Expert coaches say the mind-muscle connection (MMC) is one of the most important factors to consider when exercising, whether ...

Every lift, sprint, or explosive movement begins in the brain. Your central nervous system (CNS) sends the signal, your motor neurons activate muscle fibers, and the movement happens. A strong, ...

Bodybuilders like to feel a muscle working, but for us regular folks, that's not actually a rule you need to follow.

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies. There is a relationship between ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and ...

Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those ...

(THE CONVERSATION) If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the ...

Still dealing with a tight hip or weak glute—despite all the foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening? Or, maybe you’ve had an injury that keeps flaring up, even though you thought it was finally ...