Muscle

Muscle tissue is found all over the body, and is divided in to three categories — Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Skeletal muscles are those that we classically think of in relation to working out. Smooth and Cardiac muscle are those that make up our internal organs. Find out more about muscle (and some ways to treat the sore ones, too!) here:

How to Stay Strong and Prevent Muscle Loss

Laura Skladzinski

May 24, 2012

Weights feel heavier? Treadmill seem faster? Find out how long it takes to lose muscle mass and strength and what you can do to keep fit even during breaks.

Foam Roll to Relieve Muscle Pain

Claudine Morgan

April 11, 2012

Try a foam roller for a budget-friendly solution to muscle pain and soreness.

How to Stop Muscle Cramps in Their Tracks

Laura Schwecherl

March 14, 2012

Cramps, stitches, and spasms — oh my! They sure are painful, but can we stop the pain or prevent them from happening in the first place?

News: Chug Protein Before Bed for Better Muscle Recovery

Laura Schwecherl

February 22, 2012

Goodnight moon; good morning muscle. New research suggests consuming some protein before bed could help muscles recover quicker after exercise.

Push-Ups or Bench Press for a Better Chest?

David Butler

November 25, 2011

Drop and give me 20 or get under the bar-- push-ups and bench pressing have different benefits.

Boost Workouts With Supersets

Justin White

November 2, 2011

Supersets not only speed up a workout— they can also help build muscle and boost the aerobic exercise.

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Is It Bad to Sleep on an Empty Stomach?

Caitlin Covington

September 28, 2011

While some shy away from nighttime munchies for fear of weight gain, recent studies suggest going to bed on an empty stomach can result in a loss of sleep and even cause the body to break down muscle mass overnight.

How Much Protein Is Too Much?

Laura Schwecherl

October 5, 2011

Protein helps us get big and strong: without it, muscles and bones would deteriorate. But protein alone won't help people bulk up, and packing on the protein is linked to health risks like kidney problems.