CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea - In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Jessica Pastino, a registered dietitian at Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital here, takes the opportunity to share the ...

slow-twitch muscle fibers, which move more slowly but help to keep you moving longer fast-twitch muscle fibers, which help you move faster, but for shorter periods “Twitch” refers to the contraction, ...

Fast-twitch fibers help with explosive movements like sprinting and weight lifting. Genetics and training influence the distribution of fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers. Doing strength ...

Research on a novel synthetic material mimicking biological muscle could transform soft robotics and prosthetics, enabling ...

In the first of two parts, Swimming World explores the concept of energy systems and how coaches can use them to maximize athlete development and performance. In the world of athletic training—nay any ...

Some of us remember having more energy in our 20s. We could work late, sleep badly, have a night out, recover quickly and still feel capable the next ...