The myth that lactic acid causes the ‘burn’ we feel during exercise is actually a long-lasting misunderstanding.

For years, the body's largest lean tissue—skeletal muscle—has been underestimated in its role in managing metabolic health. Despite its size, it contributes surprisingly little to blood sugar and fat ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger is one-man quote machine, and one often parroted at the squat rack is, 'When you feel it burning, it's growing'. But does it bear any truth when it comes to really gaining muscle ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...