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

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

The mind-muscle connection is one of the most powerful yet underrated tools for building strength, improving performance, and ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers performed a meta-analysis to elucidate the effects of exercise training on stress-related blood pressure (BP) reactivity.

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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 ...

My name is Cori Ritchey, and I am an exercise physiology nerd turned fitness journalist, and the fitness editor at Women’s Health. When I’m not writing, editing, and researching fitness, I’m teaching ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When you walk into a gym, you’ll see lifters meticulously counting sets, tracking reps and stacking plates. But ...

Test your knowledge with this quiz on common weight-bearing exercises and their target muscles. You can use what you learn to help sharpen your mind-muscle connection. Share on Pinterest Kate ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...