With modern scientific research, much of the old gym folklore has either been debunked or proven to be true. One example is the concept of muscle memory. The belief is that a seasoned trainee who ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

We all want to know if and how we can come back to form after injury, illness, or a long hiatus. Muscles adapt in response to the environment: They grow when we put in the work and shrink when we stop ...

Many people who were active when they were young end up inadvertently taking a long break from sport in adulthood. Perhaps you lifted weights in your teens and 20s, then had kids and didn't get back ...

Before Adam Sharples became a molecular physiologist studying muscle memory, he played professional rugby. Over his years as an athlete, he noticed that he and his teammates seemed to return to form ...